BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2013 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2013

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1 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2013 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Today is the last day to turn in your Christmas Memorial form. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful poinsettias for Christmas!! Festival of Lessons and Carols, December 4:00pm. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service with Children s Nativity will be at 4:30pm. Office Hours this week Monday and Friday 9:00am-1:30pm. Share your love of singing on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Christian Unity Service at Holy Trinity Church! We are forming an ecumenical choir for the occasion. The ecumenical service begins at 2 p.m. on the 19th. Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18, a.m. Contact Dorothy Frisch if you would like to join the choir! CLASS INFORMATION: There will not be any Yoga or Tai Chi classes this week. Forty Arroyo is offering a Dance-a-thon in lieu of her regular classes due to the Christmas and New Year holiday: Monday, Dec 23 and 30, 5:30-8:30pm. ************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 15, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM The Christmas Memorial forms are available on the back table of the church and in the Tidings. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful poinsettias for Christmas!! The Daughters of the King will not meet until the spring.. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Help is always welcome. Please see Eileen DeMings. Place your order for Christmas Pies today! Give completed order forms to Tamsin. Southbridge Blood Drive December 16 th, 1-6pm. LaSalle Reception Center. Please join us in greening the church following the 9:30am service on Dec 22.

2 Festival of Lessons and Carols, December 4:00pm. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service with Children s Nativity will be at 4:30pm. CLASS INFORMATION: Yoga Time with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com. Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes: *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. All Can Do Yoga with Sharon is on Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Drop ins welcome! Tai Chi Classes are on Thursday at 3:45pm and Friday at 7:30am. ************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 8, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM The Christmas Memorial forms are available on the back table of the church and in the Tidings. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful poinsettias for Christmas!! The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in December. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Help is always welcome. Please see Eileen DeMings. Place your order for Christmas Pies today! Give completed order forms to Tamsin. The ECW is holding their annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Sunday, December 15 following the 9:30am service. Bakers bring your favorite cookies! Please join us in greening the church following the 9:30am service on Dec 22. Festival of Lessons and Carols, December 4:00pm. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service with Children s Nativity will be at 4:30pm. Southbridge Blood Drive December 16 th, 1-6pm. LaSalle Reception Center.

3 Grace Episcopal Church Silent Auction & Free Potluck meal - 12/14 6-9pm. CLASS INFORMATION: Yoga Time with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com. Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes: *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. All Can Do Yoga with Sharon is on Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Drop ins welcome! Tai Chi Classes are on Thursday at 3:45pm and Friday at 7:30am. ************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 1, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM The Christmas Memorial forms are available on the back table of the church and in the Tidings. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful poinsettias for Christmas!! The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in December. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Help is always welcome. Please see Eileen DeMings. Place your order for Christmas Pies today! Please give completed order forms to Tamsin. The ECW is holding their annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Sunday, December 15 following the 9:30am service. Bakers bring your favorite cookies! Please join us in greening the church following the 9:30am service on Dec 22. Festival of Lessons and Carols, December 4:00pm. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service with Children s Nativity will be at 4:30pm. Southbridge Blood Drive December 16 th, 1-6pm. LaSalle Reception Center. CLASS INFORMATION: Yoga Time with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com.

4 Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes: *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. All Can Do Yoga with Sharon is on Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Drop ins welcome! Tai Chi Classes are on Thursday at 3:45pm and Friday at 7:30am. ***************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Wearing your name tag every Sunday will help Fr. Richard get to know you. There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! The Mission Plate, for the rest of November, will be for the victims of the typhoon that devastated the Philippines. The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in November and December. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Help is always welcome. Please see Eileen DeMings. The office will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Place your order for Thanksgiving Pies today! Quantities are limited! Please give completed order forms to Tamsin. CLASS INFORMATION: There will be no Tai Chi on the 29 th of November. Free All Can Do Day-Before-Thanksgiving Yoga Class on Wednesday 11/27, 9-10:15am. Come have a fun, relaxing yoga experience before the holidays commence! Free for new and continuing students. Questions? Call instructor Sharon Palmer, (413) Yoga with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com. Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes:

5 *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. *********** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2013 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Wearing your name tag every Sunday will help Fr. Richard get to know you. There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! The time has changed for Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book". We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! The Mission Plate will be for the victims of the typhoon rather than for Heifer. The rest of November will be for the disaster relief. No staffed nursery. The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in November and December. There will be a rededication during the 9:30am service next Sunday. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. The office will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The Stewardship Prayer Group will meet Monday at 7:00pm. Place your order for Thanksgiving Pies today! Quantities are limited! Please give completed order forms to Tamsin. CLASS INFORMATION: There will be no Tai Chi on the 22 nd or 29 th of November. "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Yoga with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com. Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes: *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee.

6 *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. ************ BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2013 FOR NOVEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Yoga with Linda - Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class; 6:30-7:45. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com. There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! The time has changed for Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book", We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday mornings in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! Your Mission Plate donation to Heifer Intl. will provide animals as a source of income to families in need. No staffed nursery. The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in November and December. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Today is Family Worship Sunday. If you would like to know more about this ministry, please follow Family Worshipers when they go to the Parish Hall after the collect. The office will be open on Monday and Thursday this week. Beginning November 11 and 12 with a FREE introductory class for all programs, Forty Arroyo is offering the following classes: *Mondays 1-2 p.m. Zumba Gold (for active seniors or anyone just starting out on a fitness program); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Mondays 2:15-3:30 Line Dancing (Beginner Plus Level); Program fee: $24 for 6 weeks or $5.00 drop in fee. *Tuesday evenings - 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba program fee: $25* for 6 weeks or $6 drop-in Fee *note: fee has been reduced. ************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2013 FOR NOVEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM

7 Yoga - "Kripalu" means compassion in Sanskrit. Practice compassion on and off the mat in "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Visit for information or Sharon at palmer00013@gmail.com. New class - Yoga with Linda on Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class offered Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45. Open to all, drop-ins welcome. Teens & tweens may sign up if parent also attends. Class will run 8 weeks from Oct. 23 Dec. 18th, no class Nov. 27, Thanksgiving eve. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Instructor Linda Davis. Any questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com Check out her website for more info/pictures! There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book", Tuesday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! Mission Plate donations will benefit the Blankets ministry - (information is on the table behind the last pew on the LHS) No staffed nursery. The Daughters of the King will not be meeting in November and December. The Winter Coat Closet is open on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Family Worship will be on Sunday, November 9:30am. ************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2013 FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Yoga - "Kripalu" means compassion in Sanskrit. Practice compassion on and off the mat in "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 5:30pm. Visit for information or Sharon at palmer00013@gmail.com. New class - Yoga with Linda on Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class offered Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45. Open to all, drop-ins welcome. Teens & tweens may sign up if parent also attends. Class will run 8 weeks from Oct. 23 Dec. 18th, no class Nov. 27, Thanksgiving eve. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Instructor Linda Davis. Any questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com Check out her website for more info/pictures! There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book", Tuesday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! Please take a UTO "Blue Box" and use daily throughout the year, add a coin daily and give thanks for the blessings of that day. Mission Plate donations will benefit the Blankets ministry - (information is on the table behind the last pew on the LHS)

8 No staffed nursery. Today is Family Worship Sunday if you would like to know more about this ministry please follow Family Worshipers when they go to the Parish Hall after the collect. ***************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 20, 2013 FOR OCTOBER, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Casino Vote -Bishop Fisher has asked all parishes in the diocese to have a petition available to place the Casino vote on the Massachusetts ballot for November Once on the ballot the decision is in the hands of the voters, not just the legislators and Governor. The wardens and Fr. Richard are supportive of our parish participating. Bishop Fisher sees it as a justice and NOT a political issue. Casino gambling, +Fisher says, is bad news for the poor and bad news for communities. For the next 6 Sundays there will be petition forms to sign, by town, at the back of the church. Only registered Massachusetts voters can sign this petition. For more information you can talk to Tamsin Lucey or Susan Howland. Yoga, Wednesday, Oct. 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 5:30pm. New class - Yoga with Linda on Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class offered Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45. Open to all, drop-ins welcome. Teens & tweens may sign up if parent also attends. Class will run 8 weeks from Oct. 23 Dec. 18th, no class Nov. 27, Thanksgiving eve. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Instructor Linda Davis. Any questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com Check out her website for more info/pictures! There is a new flower sign-up sheet on the table at the back of the church. Please help adorn our altar with beautiful flowers!! Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book", Tuesday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! Family Worship will be held during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 27 th. Brain-Storming Goals - Tues., Oct. 22nd, Fr Richard will facilitate a meeting at 7:00 p.m. to Brain Storm short, medium and long-term parish goals. Please join us at 6:30 for soup. Please see Tamsin or Nancy for more information. ************ BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 13, 2013 BEGINNING TODAY, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM Casino Vote -Bishop Fisher has asked all parishes in the diocese to have a petition available to place the Casino vote on the Massachusetts ballot for November Once on the ballot the decision is in the hands of the voters, not just the legislators and Governor. The wardens and Fr. Richard are supportive of our parish participating. Bishop Fisher sees it as a justice and NOT a political issue. Casino gambling, +Fisher says, is bad news for the poor and bad news for communities. For the next 6 Sundays there will be petition forms to sign, by town, at the back of the church. Only registered Massachusetts voters can sign this petition. For more information you can talk to Tamsin Lucey or Susan Howland. The Flower ministry is in need of coffee cans for flower deliveries!

9 Yoga, Wednesday, October 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 5:30pm. New class - Yoga with Linda on Wednesday evenings: Adult Hatha Yoga class offered Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45. Open to all, drop-ins welcome. Teens & tweens may sign up if parent also attends. Class will run 8 weeks from October 23 - December 18th, no class Nov. 27th, Thanksgiving eve. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in fee. Instructor Linda Davis Any questions, please call or her, karayogi@yahoo.com Check out her website for more info/pictures! Play Ground Toys - I believe that God has given us a Calling, a Mission, an opportunity to be of some help in the Hamilton Neighborhood. West Street School is in need of play ground toys. The children have playground equipment but no toys, no balls, hula hoops, Frisbees etc. You can help by donating any gently used or new outdoor toys that would be suitable for play ground use - i.e. balls all sizes/types, foot ball, soccer, basketball, foam etc, hula hoops or Frisbees etc. Please bring them to church and place in the box at the back of the church. We will make sure they get to West Street School. Please see Tamsin Lucey with questions. Coffee and Conversation with the "Good Book", Tuesday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to everyone! ****************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 6, 2013 BEGINNING TODAY, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM The Flower ministry is in need of coffee cans for flower deliveries! Yoga, Wednesday, October 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 5:30pm. "Passcards" are now available so you can come to any 6 classes within a 2 month period. Contact instructor Sharon Palmer at palmer00013@gmail.com for more info. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. Friday morning ChiKung/TaiChi class 7:30-8:30 am ongoing throughout the year except on last Fri of each month, holiday weekends and summers. Optional meditation from 8:30-9:00 am Fee: $5/class or $35/8 months (payment made at the class) Thursday afternoon ChiKung/TaiChi class 3:45-4:45 pm / $66 / 6 week class / Starts October 10 November 14 Starts November 21 Jan 2 (no class Thanksgiving and Christmas week)

10 Play Ground Toys - I believe that God has given us a Calling, a Mission, an opportunity to be of some help in the Hamilton Neighborhood. West Street School is in need of play ground toys. The children have playground equipment but no toys, no balls, hula hoops, Frisbees etc. You can help by donating any gently used or new outdoor toys that would be suitable for play ground use - i.e. balls all sizes/types, foot ball, soccer, basketball, foam etc, hula hoops or Frisbees etc. Please bring them to church and place in the box at the back of the church. We will make sure they get to West Street School. Please see Tamsin Lucey with questions. Portico Fundraiser update - Thank you to the 19 people who have supported the repair of the portico and foyer columns! To date we have $8,010 pledged. We must report that the financial need became greater this week when the construction company started work on the portico and discovered the entire internal structure has deteriorated beyond repair; we now must have it reconstructed requiring nearly double the cost. The vestry is committed to being good stewards while we are in this building and we will are moving ahead cautiously, but the reconstruction will proceed. Speak to any vestry member for unfolding details, and watch for an all parish communication. Susan Howland, for the vestry Community Harvest Supper - Coming together to celebrate the harvest is a time honored tradition. Please join us: Saturday, October 19, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be a community Harvest Supper of sausages cooked on the BBQ, peppers and onions, baked potatoes and squash casseroles, with apple desserts, and apple cider. Parishioners are invited to bring a crock pot squash casserole OR apple dessert to share. Please see Tamsin Lucey for details, questions, or if you would like to help. ******************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 BEGINNING OCTOBER 6 TH, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM The Flower ministry is in need of coffee cans for flower deliveries! Yoga, Wednesday, October 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversati on An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Classes: Now Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:15 AND Thursday evenings (starting Oct 3), 5:30-6:45! "Passcards" are now available so you can come to any 6 classes within a 2 month period. Contact instructor Sharon Palmer at palmer00013@gmail.com for more info. Friday morning ChiKung/Taichi class 7:30-8:30 am ongoing throughout the year except on last Fri of each month, holiday weekends and summers. Optional meditation from 8:30-9:00 am Fee: $5/class or $35/8 months (payment made at the class)

11 Thursday afternoon ChiKung/Taichi class 3:45-4:45 pm / $66 / 6 week class / Starts October 10 November 14 Starts November 21 Jan 2 (no class Thanksgiving and Christmas week) ******* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 Yoga, Wednesday, September 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. Mission and Outreach - This month of September our donations to mission will be going to Health Teams International! In October, the health team of twelve men and women from Canada and the USA will go to Cambodia for the second time. They hope to provide medical, dental, vision and spiritual care to 2000 patients! Please give as generously as you can for the next five Sundays. Only God knows what we and they can do together. Please see the September Tidings for more information. ~Suzy Sharp "All Can Do" Kripalu Yoga Classes: Now Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:15 AND Thursday evenings (starting Oct 3), 5:30-6:45! "Passcards" are now available so you can come to any 6 classes within a 2 month period. Contact instructor Sharon Palmer at palmer00013@gmail.com for more info. Friday morning ChiKung/Taichi class 7:30-8:30 am ongoing throughout the year except on last Fri of each month, holiday weekends and summers. Optional meditation from 8:30-9:00 am Fee: $5/class or $35/8 months (payment made at the class) Thursday afternoon ChiKung/Taichi class 3:45-4:45 pm / $66 / 6 week class / Starts October 10 November 14 Starts November 21 Jan 2 (no class Thanksgiving and Christmas week) BEGINNING OCTOBER 6 TH, CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE 9:30AM ********* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 Office Hour Change - The office will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday this week and will be closed on Thursday due to Safe Church Training. Yoga, Wednesday, September 9:00 a.m.

12 Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. The Daughters of the King will NOT be meeting this month. They will be preparing for the October 5 th Fall Assembly. Mission and Outreach - This month of September our donations to mission will be going to Health Teams International! In October, the health team of twelve men and women from Canada and the USA will go to Cambodia for the second time. They hope to provide medical, dental, vision and spiritual care to 2000 patients! Please give as generously as you can for the next five Sundays. Only God knows what we and they can do together. Please see the September Tidings for more information. ~Suzy Sharp There will be Morning Prayer on September 22. The HTC/Bethlehem Lutheran Church Picnic is TODAY at 11:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Please bring a picnic lunch for your family and to share. Please join us for family fun and the breaking of bread together in the name of Christ with new friends in mission. CHURCH SERVICE FOR SEPTEMBER REMAINS AT 9:00AM CHURCH SERVICE FOR OCTOBER WILL CHANGE TO 9:30AM ******** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 TODAY S LOOSE PLATE DONATIONS GO TO FOODSHARE Yoga, Wednesday, September 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. The Daughters of the King will meet on Wed., September 18. Please submit your prayer requests to a Daughter or leave in the basket on the table at the back of the church. Mission and Outreach - This month of September our donations to mission will be going to Health Teams International! In October, the health team of twelve men and women from Canada and the USA will go to Cambodia for the second time. They hope to provide medical, dental, vision and spiritual care to 2000 patients! Please give as generously as you can for the next five Sundays. Only God knows what we and they can do together. Please see the September Tidings for more information. ~Suzy Sharp There will be Morning Prayer on September 15& 22.

13 The HTC/Bethlehem Lutheran Church Picnic is on Sunday, September 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Please bring a picnic lunch for your family and to share. Please join us for family fun and the breaking of bread together in the name of Christ with new friends in mission. CHURCH SERVICE FOR SEPTEMBER REMAINS AT 9:00AM ************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 CHURCH SERVICE FOR SEPTEMBER - 9:00AM Yoga, Wednesday, September 9:00 a.m Southbridge Runway Car Show September 7, 2013 at the Southbridge Municipal Airport Benefiting the Southbridge Cops N Kids Program. Holy Trinity Church will be participating in this event. For more information, visit copsnkids@southbridgemass.org. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! The Tuesday Night Bible Study will no longer be meeting. Mission and Outreach - This month of September our donations to mission will be going to Health Teams International! This is an organization my sister-in-law's husband, Gerry Roussie, volunteers for out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In October, Gerry and the health team of twelve men and women from Canada and the USA will go to Cambodia for the second time. They hope to provide medical, dental, vision and spiritual care to 2000 patients! They stay for two weeks and work with the Cambodians so that their work can continue. Gerry takes over prescription eyeglasses that are donated. Through his computer he is able to match the person's visual needs with what he has available. Believe me, this team has many GOD MOMENTS! Please give as generously as you can for the next five Sundays. Only God knows what we and they can do together. ~Suzy Sharp A big THANK YOU to all who helped make VBS a wonderful experience this year! We had a terrific week with your support, prayer and helping hands. Thanks be to God! Family Worship will be held September 8 th and September 22 starting in the sanctuary at 9 and then moving to the Parish Hall after the Collect. Families return to big church for Holy Eucharist. All families are welcome to join us for these kid-friendly and active services. ************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 25, 2013 Blessing Backpacks today- Today is a family Worship Service. Families will take part in their worship service as usual in the parish hall, rejoining the congregation at the Peace. At the offertory ALL STUDENTS, (children and adult) will be invited to bring their Back Pack/School Bag up to the altar and have them blessed, they will be collected at the end of the service. All Tidings submissions for September will be due no later than August 26 th.

14 Yoga, Wednesday, August 9:00 a.m Southbridge Runway Car Show September 7, 2013 at the Southbridge Municipal Airport Benefiting the Southbridge Cops N Kids Program. Holy Trinity Church will be participating in this event. For more information, visit copsnkids@southbridgemass.org. Beginning August 27, the office will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-1:30pm. Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! **************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 18, 2013 All Tidings submissions for September will be due no later than August 26 th. Yoga, Wednesday, August 9:00 a.m Southbridge Runway Car Show September 7, 2013 at the Southbridge Municipal Airport Benefiting the Southbridge Cops N Kids Program. Holy Trinity Church will be participating in this event. For more information, visit copsnkids@southbridgemass.org. The office will be closed the week of August 18 th. Blessing Backpacks - The Sunday before School starts - Sunday August 25 th - is a family Worship Service. Families will take part in their worship service as usual in the parish hall, rejoining the congregation at the Peace. At the offertory ALL STUDENTS, (children and adult) will be invited to bring their Back Pack/School Bag up to the altar and have them blessed, they will be collected at the end of the service. Please remember to bring Back Packs and School Bags to church on Sunday August 25 th! Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation An opportunity to share thoughts about Bible passages. 8:30am- HTC. Open to everyone! ****** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 11, 2013 All Tidings submissions for September will be due no later than August 26 th. Yoga, Wednesday, August 9:00 a.m. The Daughters of the King will meet on Wed., August 14. Please submit your prayer requests to a Daughter or leave in the basket on the table at the back of the church. Mission Plate - August is here, and I need your help in planning ahead for where our mission donations will go for the next five months. I do not want to make the decision alone. I need your ideas and input, because if we feel strongly about a mission, then the donations will follow. Thus far our mission plate donations have helped

15 tornado victims in Oklahoma and make possible one week of day camp at Camp Foskett for a boy or girl. And in the past we have donated for many causes such as earthquake survivors in Haiti, malaria prevention nets, Plumpy Nut food supplement to fight starvation and malnutrition. Please pray about this, and let the Holy Spirit guide and direct us to that mission where we can make a difference in the lives of others in need. Then speak with me, call or me with your suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you. ~Suzy Sharp sharpgiberson@earthlink.net No Bible Study on Tuesday, August 13. Bible Study will resume the 20 th. The office will be closed the week of August 18 th. Blessing Backpacks - The Sunday before School starts - Sunday August 25 th - is a family Worship Service. Families will take part in their worship service as usual in the parish hall, rejoining the congregation at the Peace. At the offertory ALL STUDENTS, (children and adult) will be invited to bring their Back Pack/School Bag up to the altar and have them blessed, they will be collected at the end of the service. Please remember to bring Back Packs and School Bags to church on Sunday August 25 th! No Yoga, Wednesday, August 7 ************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 4, 2013 Mission Plate - August is here, and I need your help in planning ahead for where our mission donations will go for the next five months. I do not want to make the decision alone. I need your ideas and input, because if we feel strongly about a mission, then the donations will follow. Thus far our mission plate donations have helped tornado victims in Oklahoma and make possible one week of day camp at Camp Foskett for a boy or girl. And in the past we have donated for many causes such as earthquake survivors in Haiti, malaria prevention nets, Plumpy Nut food supplement to fight starvation and malnutrition. Please pray about this, and let the Holy Spirit guide and direct us to that mission where we can make a difference in the lives of others in need. Then speak with me, call or me with your suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you. ~Suzy Sharp sharpgiberson@earthlink.net Celebrating Youth -Please join us on Sunday, August 11, at 9:00 a.m. for a Holy Eucharist Family Service. This service will involve the youth in our congregation as we celebrate and recognize the culmination of Vacation Bible School, Kingdom Rock, Where Kids Stand Strong for God. For this family service, children will process in with Crosses, do the readings, there will be a children s sermon, we will recite together the Children s Apostles Creed, Confession of Sin and Prayers of the People, the children will sing for the offertory and process out with their crosses. We invite you to come and share in the many blessings and joys of the youth in our midst. ********************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JULY 28, 2013 The August Tidings newsletter is available today. If you receive a paper copy, please take your copy from the table at the back of the church.

16 No Yoga, Wednesday, July 31 or August 7. Mission Plate - We are collecting donations this month to send a child to Camp Foskett, the YMCA day camp. We hope to be able to sponsor one child. The cost for one week of camp is $ Together let's give a child the joy of summer camp this August! Thank you for your generous donations. ~Suzy Sharp The VBS team is in gear for Vacation Bible School, August 5-9. The curriculum has the children prepare a bible-themed snack and we will also be providing lunch at the end of each day. Starting today, there will be a board at the back of the church with items needed and a collection box for the items. We invite you to contribute to the supplies and food by taking a coupon and purchasing that item. For some foods, like fresh fruit and sandwich meat there will be dollar coupons to take. Blessings, Susan Howland Please check the bulletin board near Blakely Hall for happenings in our community and thank yous from various organizations and parish members. Yoga, Wednesday, July 9:00am. ********************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JULY 21, 2013 Mission Plate - We are collecting donations this month to send a child to Camp Foskett, the YMCA day camp. We hope to be able to sponsor one child. The cost for one week of camp is $ Together let's give a child the joy of summer camp this August! Thank you for your generous donations. ~Suzy Sharp VBS update! Save the date for the UNO's night-out fundraiser on July 23. Coupons are available on our website and printed with weekly bulletins. Please join us and raise funds for VBS! We are still looking for volunteers to work VBS and help with sets and set changes during the week. Contact Eileen DeMings. *VBS Child Sponsorship: Thank you to all who have sponsored a child for VBS! We have 23 children sponsored to date! Thank you for supporting this important ministry! The VBS team is in gear for Vacation Bible School, August 5-9. The curriculum has the children prepare a bible-themed snack and we will also be providing lunch at the end of each day. Starting today, there will be a board at the back of the church with items needed and a collection box for the items. We invite you to contribute to the supplies and food by taking a coupon and purchasing that item. For some foods, like fresh fruit and sandwich meat there will be dollar coupons to take. Blessings, Susan Howland Please check the bulletin board near Blakely Hall for happenings in our community and thank yous from various organizations and parish members. Yoga, Wednesday, July 9:00am. One Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. in July and August ************ BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JULY 14, 2013

17 Mission Plate - We are collecting donations this month to send a child to Camp Foskett, the YMCA day camp. We hope to be able to sponsor one child. The cost for one week of camp is $ Together let's give a child the joy of summer camp this August! Thank you for your generous donations. ~Suzy Sharp VBS update! Save the date for the UNO's night-out fundraiser on July 23. Coupons are available on our website and printed with weekly bulletins. Please join us and raise funds for VBS! We are still looking for volunteers to work VBS and help with sets and set changes during the week. Contact Eileen DeMings. August Tidings articles and calendar items deadline July 17. The Daughters of the King will meet on Wed., July 17. Please submit your prayer requests to a Daughter or leave in the basket on the table at the back of the church. The VBS team is in gear for Vacation Bible School, August 5-9. The curriculum has the children prepare a bible-themed snack and we will also be providing lunch at the end of each day. Starting today, there will be a board at the back of the church with items needed and a collection box for the items. We invite you to contribute to the supplies and food by taking a coupon and purchasing that item. For some foods, like fresh fruit and sandwich meat there will be dollar coupons to take. Blessings, Susan Howland ************* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JULY 7, 2013 Office Hours for the week of July 7 Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Yoga, Wednesday, July 9:00am. Brenda Baker s phone number Please correct in your directory. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive. The Southern Worcester County Catholic Charities needs your help. See bulletin board for more information and a list of supplies needed. July 3rd Community Cookout - Thank you to everyone who helped make this event the huge success that it was., For those that prayed for good weather, and it's success, for those that manned the BBQ's, carried things up and down stairs, wiped down the table cloths, made baked beans, cut slices of apple pie, lemons, & butter. For those that came and chatted with our neighbors and made them feel welcome thank you. Success can be counted in many ways, good food, a fun event, easy set up and clean up with lots of help, but best of all the turn out - parishioners and those that invited friends and family, the many neighbors on Hamilton St. We are indeed moving towards our vision of God's mission for Holy Trinity - connecting with our neighbors. ~Tamsin Lucey VBS update! Save the date for the UNO's night-out fundraiser on July 23. Coupons will be available on our website and printed with weekly bulletins. Please join us and raise funds for VBS! We are still looking for volunteers to work VBS and help with sets and set changes during the week. Contact Eileen DeMings. ********* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 30, 2013

18 Summer Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted in the bulletin One sunday service at 9:00 a.m. in July and August Today is the last day to donate to Mission & Outreach for tornado victims in Oklahoma. Please place your donation in the mission plate at the back of the nave. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church with Mission and Outreach on the memo line. Thank you! VBS at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, July 15 - Friday, July 19 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon For children ages 3 to 12 Everywhere FunFair Cost is $25. Interested? Contact Melany Gronski at Registration deadline is Saturday, June 29 ************ BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 23, 2013 Summer Office Hours begin on Wednesday June 25 Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted in the bulletin One sunday service, 9:00 a.m. in July and August Mission & Outreach will collect donations until June 30 for tornado victims in Oklahoma. Please place your donation in the mission plate at the back of the nave. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church with Mission and Outreach on the memo line. Thank you! Saturday, June 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us to continue where we left off and prepare the yard for the community cook-out on Wednesday, July 3. We still seek donations to finish the mulching project.

19 VBS at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, July 15 to Friday, July 19 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon For children ages 3 to 12 Everywhere FunFair Cost is $25. Interested? Contact Melany Gronski at Registration deadline is Saturday, June 29 Funeral services for Harold Baker: Wednesday, June 10:00am at Holy Trinity Church. The funeral will be immediately followed by interment of ashes at Eastford Cemetery. Immediately following the cemetery service, a reception will be held at LaSalle Reception Hall at 444 Main Street in Southbridge. Everyone is welcome at the reception irrespective of attendance at the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion Post 111, PO Box 111, Woodstock, CT Wed., June 19: Yoga 9:00 a.m. ********* BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 16, 2013 July Tidings articles and calendar items deadline is Wed., June 19 The Daughters of the King will meet on Wed., June 19. Please submit your prayer requests to a Daughter or leave in the basket on the table at the back of the church. Saturday, June 29 - Charlton City UMC will be featuring three great rock Christian worship bands: Beauty4Ashes, Tifton Carver Worship Band, and Never Forgotten. See bulletin board for more information. July 3 All Parish and Community Cook-out at HTC. We are looking for help setting up on Tuesday. Food will be served Wednesday at 4pm. Parishioners, please bring baked beans or lemonade. Contact Tamsin to assist with this great event! Thank you! View the bulletin board near Blakely Hall for happenings in our community. No Zumba until further notice! The loose plate offering today will go to Food Share. *********** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 9,2013 Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. The flower dedications sheet is available on the back table in the nave of the church. For the next several weeks, Mission & Outreach will collect donations for the Tornado Victims in Oklahoma. Please place your donation in the mission plate at the back of the church. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church with Mission and Outreach on the memo line. Thank you! The Vestry meets on Monday, June 10, 6:45 p.m. Wed., June 12: Yoga Class (9:00 a.m.) and Zumba Class (6:15 p.m.)

20 July Tidings articles and calendar items deadline is Wed., June 19 View the bulletin board near Blakely Hall for happenings in our community. ************ BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 2, 2013 Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. The flower dedications sheet is available on the back table. Yoga Class (9:00 a.m.) and Zumba Class (6:15 p.m.), Wed., June 5. Mission & Outreach will be collecting, for the next several weeks, for the Tornado Victims in Oklahoma. Place your donation in the mission plate at the back of the church. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church with Mission and Outreach in the memo. Thank you! Family Worship, Sunday, June 10:15 a.m. July Tidings articles and calendar items deadline is June 19. Please check the bulletin board for new postings! "Let us gather together and share in the Lord's Blessings" Save the date Ladies Luncheon Sunday June 23, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. 11 Allen Road, Sturbridge. Rides can be arranged. Please speak to Bobbie if you need directions or a ride. Bring a dish to share. Please let Bobbie know what you will bring. R.S.V.P. by June or bjvsh@yahoo.com A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE YARD CLEAN-UP ON MAY 18TH. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 29, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. JOIN US TO CONTINUE WHERE WE LEFT OFF AND PREPARE THE YARD FOR THE JULY 3 COMMUNITY COOKOUT. We still seek donations to support completion of the mulching project. COMMUNITY YARD SALE AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

21 June 8, :30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you want your own booth ($10.00 fee), TODAY (June 2) is the deadline to reserve a table. Please take an application, located on the table in the Narthex. Leave your application, with the $10.00 fee, in the church office. Booths are approximately 9 x9. Inside or outside booths are available. We still seek help with set-up the week before and on June 8. Sign-up sheets are on the parish door, or you may speak with Karen Ballou. Children s activities from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light fare will be available for a free-will donation. Late breaking news: Sharon Palmer will offer an opportunity to try yoga. In addition, Southbridge resident and musician extraordinaire, Artie, will provide musical entertainment. ********** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 26, 2013 *Please join us in the parish hall for coffee hour as we recognize Mary Hicks 90 th birthday. * Yoga Class (9am) and Zumba Class (6:15pm) Wed., May 29 th. *Mission & Outreach will be collecting, for the next several weeks, for the Tornado Victims in Oklahoma. Please place your donation in the mission plate at the front of the church. Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church with Mission and Outreach in the memo. Thank you! ********** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 19, 2013 *Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. Flower dedications sheet is available on the back table. *Free Soup at our Gathering on Hamilton Street Tuesday, 5-7pm. * Yoga Class (9am) and Zumba Class (6:15pm) Wed., May 22 nd. *************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 12, 2013 *Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. Flower dedications sheet is available on the back table. *Today is the UTO Spring Ingathering. Checks should be made payable to Holy Trinity Church, with a memo for UTO. UTO contributions can be sent directly to the church office. *Family Worship today at 10:15 a.m. *Vestry Meeting Monday, May 13 6:45 p.m. * Yoga Class (9am) and Zumba Class (6:15pm) - Wednesday, May 15 th.

22 *June Tidings articles and calendar items deadline May 15 th. *Daughters of the King meet on Wednesday, May 15 th. Please submit any prayer requests on a sheet at the back of the church or to a Daughter. *HTC Yard Cleanup and Planting Saturday, May 18 10:00 a.m. Donations to help offset the cost of Mulch and Weed & Feed can be placed in the silver covered box at the back of the church. Thank you!!! ************** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 5, 2013 *Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. Flower dedications sheet is available on the back table. * Blessing of the Bicycles: Bethlehem Lutheran Church will be blessing bicycles (and other fitness equipment!) on May 1:00 p.m. Come, be blessed to be Fit to Serve! Location: 345 Main St. Sturbridge. Follow the park and ride signs to find us. Contact Pastor Kirsten for additional information: pastorkirsten@blcsturbridge.org. *Free Soup at Gathering on Hamilton Street, 5-7pm, Tuesday, May 7 th. * Yoga Class (9am) and Zumba Class (6:15pm) - Wednesday, May 8 th. *Sunday, May 12 th, will be the UTO Spring Ingathering. Checks should be made payable to Holy Trinity Church, with a memo for UTO. UTO contributions can be sent directly to the church office. *Family Worship, Sunday, May 12 10:15 a.m. *June Tidings articles and calendar items deadline May 15 th. *HTC Yard Cleanup and Planting Saturday, May 18 10:00 a.m. Donations to help offset the cost of Mulch and Weed & Feed can be placed in the silver covered box at the back of the church. Thank you!!! *********** BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 28, 2013 *Thank you to Joe DiSalvatore for his musical offering today! *Please join us in celebrating spring by helping to adorn our altar with flowers. Flower dedications sheet is available on the back table. * Yoga Class (9am) and Zumba Class (6:15pm) - Wednesday, May 1 st. *On May 1 st at 7pm, the Women s Fellowship of Elm Street Congregational Church will host an event called Great Dessert Dips presented by Pat Jeffries. Open to the public. *Sunday, May 12 th, will be the UTO Spring Ingathering. Checks should be made payable to Holy Trinity Church, with a memo for UTO. UTO contributions can be sent directly to the church office. * National Day of Prayer on Thursday May 2 at 7pm on the Sturbridge Common. The service will be at the gazebo so bring your own lawn chair. Event is free and open to ALL.