In keeping with the Trinity Summer Reading List tradition, here are some ideas:

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1 TRINITY BELLS JUNE, 2010 JUNE 2010 TRINITY BELLS My Dear Trinitarians, Summer is the time of year perhaps more than any other, when we can truly feel and appreciate the gifts we enjoy. What a different world this would be if we all acted all the time out of a understanding that life itself is a gift from a loving God, and that God wants nothing more than for us to be with him forever. Life is a gift, and salvation is a gift, and all we have and enjoy is a gift from God. As you garden this summer, or sit at the beach, or hold grandchildren on your lap, or walk your own child to the library or buy new barbecue tools to cook out with family, or lounge about reading a book, pause and thank God for the gifts God gives us. Gratitude to God is the beginning of real and abiding and life-changing stewardship. In our thankfulness we seek to know God more deeply, to be better people and to give back to God out of God s own creation so that others may come to know God. Appreciating the grace we have been given is the simplest and sometimes the hardest thing there is to do, but when we do, we begin to grow up into the children of God he would have us be. Enjoy the summer In Christ, In keeping with the Trinity Summer Reading List tradition, here are some ideas: The Reverend Clare Fergusson mystery series (I keep recommending series with female priest heroines/detectives...go figure) by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Deacon Rosemarie Martino introduced me to this great series set in upstate NY. In the Bleak Midwinter is the first one. I like spiritual memoirs, even (or sometimes especially) if the spirituality is different from my own. I am currently enjoying I Want to Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture here on Earth, by Brenda Peterson I spoke at the annual meeting about Christianity for the Rest of Us, by Diana Butler Bass. This is a great book looking at what she calls the new neighborhood church. Many of her other books are great too.

2 WARDENS REPORT As we head into the summer and look back on the past nine months, a few things stand out. One certainly was the ordination and consecration of our new bishop, Lawrence Provenzano at Tilles Center in September. Trinity was well represented in the congregation and in the service: Margo and Tom Cammisa were part of the procession, and five of us sang in the 180-voice choir. It was a festive, joyful, inclusive, and very moving experience for all who were there. In March we were honored to have the Bishop visit Trinity. He met with the Vestry and other parish leaders on a Tuesday for several hours, sharing his vision and answering questions. He then returned the following Sunday to lead our worship service, which included the confirmation of Taylor Evans and the reception of a half-dozen parishioners. His warmth, humor, humility, and spirituality on both visits left a very positive impression of our new diocesan leader. We thank Margo for her leadership and for arranging a number of stimulating programs over the course of the year: about Tiffany, elder care, parables, and what we need to know about the Bible. We thank Barbara Holzkamp for devoting so many Sunday mornings to teaching our youngest parishioners. We thank the folks who organized (and contributed to) the International Supper (rescheduled because of the blizzard), the pre-ash Wednesday pancake breakfast, complete with serenades, and the Trinity Celebration Sunday breakfast honoring Joan Murphy. (Good food and music seem to be two Trinity staples) Speaking of music, we remain indebted to Martha for her joyful ministry. We re delighted to have the splendid voices of James and Aleta Crawford and Andrew Cordero in our choir. And we were pleased to welcome Nancy Golightly and Jeff Price to the Vestry this year and welcome Mike Rodriguez back to active service on the Vestry. We are blessed to have such a smart, well-rounded group, with a balance between old-timers and relative young bloods, each with a strong perspective. We will continue to address the physical and spiritual needs of the parish over the summer and hope you ll stay in touch (and don t forget your pledges). We shouldn t overlook all that Mike Callahan does and so many others too numerous to mention. Thank you all for continuing to make Trinity a community where all are welcome and where we to seek to love God, learn and practice Jesus teaching and answer the call of those in need. Yours in Christ, John Platt & Don Krug CYBER SCHOOL? Our Popular "Don't Know Much About the Bible" series is going cyber If you would like to be included, please call Charlie in the church office ( ) with your preferred .

3 A BRIEF BIO OF CHARLIE PERRIN We heartily welcome the Rev. Deacon Charles Perrin as Trinity s new Parish Administrator Charlie is a cradle Episcopalian, born in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn and baptized at Christ Church, Bay Ridge. After graduation from Fort Hamilton High School Charlie attended Adelphi University for a brief time before enlisting in the US Navy. During his enlistment he served as a Sonar Technician on two submarines (the USS Harder, SS568 and the USS Amberjack, SS525). Upon completion of his enlistment, Charlie went to work for AT&T as a Communications Technician. During his first six years he spent 2 years working an evening tour while studying electrical engineering at Pratt Institute. Subsequently, he took an interest in computers and trained as a mainframe programmer. He spent his remaining 20 years at AT&T in the computer field, first with mainframes, then PCs and finally with PC networks. In 1980 Charlie attended a Cursillo weekend (Long Island #3), and a year later found himself beginning studies at the Mercer School in Garden City and discerning a call to the diaconate. While still working fulltime at AT&T, Charlie was ordained a deacon by the Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher in December As a deacon he has served at St. Mark s, Jackson Heights; Redeemer, Astoria; All Saints, Sunnyside; St. Alban the Martyr, St. Albans; St. Thomas, Bellerose Village; and St. Elisabeth s, Floral Park. He is currently serving at Grace, Jamaica. Charlie took an early retirement from AT&T in 1996 and worked as a Network Manager for two different law firms until retiring in The firm he worked for in 2001 had their main offices on the 85 th floor of 1 World Trade Center, which provided him with a direct experience of the events that occurred on the morning of September 11 th. Perhaps someday he will share that experience with you. Charlie is married to Angela who is a parishioner at St. Thomas, Bellerose. They reside in the Briarwood section of Queens; have 2 grown children, and two grandsons, one going on five and the other going on four. He is glad to be with us, and hopes to adequately fill Joan Murphy s shoes. A PLATT GRANDCHILD John and Sheila Platt are thrilled to annouce the birth of our first grandchild Rowan Thomas Ward was born on March 25, 2010 in Lowell, MA, to our daughter Emily and her husband Shawn. He weighed 7 lb 14 oz and was 21-1/2 inches long, and 8 weeks later he weighed 14 lb. 9 oz and was 24-1/4 inches long. Needless to say, he's thriving Emily and Shawn are loving their new roles as Mommy and Daddy. We are overjoyed and give thanks to God for this precious addition to our family. BURNING BOOKS Burning Books will meet Wed, June 30 at 7:30 at the Hennings', 105 Harbor Lane, Roslyn Harbor, to discuss John Berendt's "The City of Falling Angels." It's a delightful read, informative about Venice and filled with wonderful characters. As always, all are welcome, especially if you have never come before. Jean Henning

4 KATHY MENDALL S CALIFORNIA CHEESE TORTE 2-8 oz. packages of softened cream cheese 8 oz. of feta cheese 1 or 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3 tablespoons prepared pesto well drained 1/3 cup roasted red peppers drained and chopped Place cream cheese, feta cheese and garlic in a food processor and process until well blended. Add oil and thyme and blend well. Line a bowl or soufflé dish with plastic wrap and layer a third of the cheese mixture in the bottom, then the pesto, another third of the cheese mixture, the red peppers and then the remaining cheese mixture. Harry with Bishop Larry, Jeanne Provenzano and The Reverend Owen Thompson (Nils Blatz's godson) at a reception at General Seminary Refrigerate over night. Unmold, remove plastic wrap and smooth the sides. You can add your own garnish and your favorite crackers or bread. (this was served at the Trinity Sunday Recognition luncheon & several people requested the recipe) THANK YOU FROM JOAN MURPHY Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the wonderful tribute on my retirement. Being with everyone at the luncheon was so important to me. Thank you also for the generous gifts. I will always remember all of you. Love, Joan Michael Rodriguez outside in Sea Cliff showing his new combat wounded veteran license plate

5 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS The B & G Committee is concentrating on our roofs, gutters/leaders and church slate. We have signed a contract to have the area over the children's chapel worked on first. This will involve reroofing the flat roof directly above the chapel, siliconing the old bell tower and repairing any torn seams or nail holes. Replacing the missing slate on the church building has been a bit of a challenge as two companies have already looked at it and did not want to bid the job because of its complexity. Other companies are scheduled to come look at it shortly. The leaders on the school building are rusted through in many places and need to be replaced. They have been looked at and bid is forthcoming. Some areas of guttering need minor tightening and realignment; the same company doing the leaders will do this. Some tree work will also have to be done over the summer. We have also received proposals for painting the interior halls and bathrooms in the school building. This has not been done since the building went up in 1965 Three companies have looked at the job this week and bids are forthcoming. Other than that the weeds continue to grow, so feel free to come down and pick some anytime you'd like Respectfully submitted, Mike Callahan NEED HELP WITH YOUR PETS? MUSIC NOTES Those who sing, pray twice. - St. Augustine At Trinity we are blessed to have a beautiful sacred place that springs to life as sound shimmers on its walls and sunshine gleams through the rich colors of the bible stories in its windows. Every week we set the table and share the nourishment of food for the body and food for the soul. The most sacred moments of the liturgy have been sung through the ages. We retain the singing of the Sanctus and the Gloria on a weekly basis. Singing is a corporate action that binds us together, celebrating the uniqueness of humanity in prayer and praise. The Choir leads us; the Congregation joins in with organ and other instruments. This is our work. This is our joy. Please think about giving some time to the choir if you are a singer. Please do your best making your contribution in the pews. "Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway." ~Emory Austin We are fortunate to have the ability to use all kinds of music for our worship at Trinity; we can be a haven for each other and anyone else who walks through our doors in need of comfort and fellowship. Music continues at Trinity throughout the summer. Come and raise your voice in song when you are in town Need any help with your singing? Pet sitter available. Experienced with dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles etc. Reasonable rates. Call Erik Hansen at or Instruction/coaching available: martha.regelmann@gmail.com "God sent his Singers upon earth with songs of sadness and of mirth, that they might touch the hearts of men, and bring them back to heaven again. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

6 TRINITY RECOGNITION SUNDAY On Sunday, June 6 th Trinity not only celebrated Trinity Sunday, but the well deserved retirement of Joan Murphy, our parish administrator of 17 years. The day was quite warm and sticky inside and outside of the church, but it didn t affect the joyous celebration we participated in. Martha chose the perfect music to recognize this special day and we had many of our young people provide music along with the choir. Ariann Forella and Lisa debruin sang a lovely duet of Simple Gifts, Anna Cammisa played the flute for the choir anthem and her brother Tommy played the trumpet for hymns and the Sanctus. Margo also recognized Lex Weill, Tess Alexander and Robert Golightly as these teens are graduating high school this month and will be off to college later this summer. After the service, everyone gathered in Penson Hall for a lovely luncheon and a sharing of gratitude for everyone who has helped at Trinity throughout the past year. Don Krug and Margo spoke about Joan Murphy and Margo read several notes parishioners had written to thank Joan and wish her a happy retirement. Margo and Dawn Weill presented Joan with lovely and thoughtful gifts from the parish. Joan s family was in attendance to help her celebrate. Dawn Weill, Brigitte McConnell, Nancy Krug & Ann Mingorance We will all truly miss Joan and her calm and patient way she assisted with so many things at Trinity. We hope she visits us often to make sure we are keeping things together. Happy Retirement Joan The buffet line Kathy Mendall Joan Murphy, Edith Gerber, Sarane Ross & Harry Clark Joan Murphy & Jean Henning

7 Nancy Krug looking on as Joan Murphy cuts the cake Don Krug Joan & John Mother Margo, Joan Murphy & Nancy Golightly A standing ovation for Joan Murphy The Hospitality Committee Left to right: Ann Mingorance, Kathy Mendall, Laura Kavanagh, Ruth Fick, Maryellen Hansen, Nancy Golightly & Ariann Forella (missing: Dawn Weill)

8 BUILDINGS FOR A NEW TOMORROW The Episcopal Church Building fund created and hosted a one-day symposium entitled Buildings for a New Tomorrow, at St. Stephen s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia on April 7. The purpose of the symposium was to serve as the catalyst for a dynamic, creative, and honest dialogue for financial self- sustainability. The Rev. Margaret A. Peckham Clark, rector of Trinity, Roslyn, and vice chancellor of the Diocese of Long Island, represented the diocese. This emphasis on all sorts of sustainability, how they interrelate, and the faithful effort to begin a realistic conversation about the demands surrounding stewardship of buildings was new and exciting especially during Easter Week, said Mother Clark. Workshops on Environmental Stewardship, Mergers and Closings Liquefying Assets, Being a Leader in the Community, New Ways of Thinking About and Doing Church had clergy and lay leaders from all around the country sharing and learning. Attendees and speakers represented over 20 dioceses ranging from Alabama and Long Island to Colorado, Vermont, and many others. A theme running through all the events was that awareness of context and spirit-led discernment are keys. Also, that there are not one-size-fits-all models for change; nor is the way forward always clear, yet God is faithful and we are the people of the Resurrection. The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop Diocesan of Northwestern Pennsylvania, spoke in Plenary session of the Erie Project, a combined visioning project he has entered into with the Episcopal Church Building Fund and the Episcopal Church foundation. Bishop Rowe spoke poignantly of the decades-long economic difficulties in the diocese he serves, and the radical and permanent changes in demographics that have transpired as a result. It s not that people didn t do church right here, he said and it s not going to be enough to do what we are doing better. Bishop Rowe urged participants to ask with him, How can our buildings support our ministry given our present reality? and to view the challenge of large buildings and diminished congregations as a dilemma rather than a problem to be solved. A dilemma cannot be solved, said Bishop Rowe, but excellent church leaders will turn dilemmas into advantage and opportunities. The Rev. Robert C. Wright, Rector of St. Paul s Atlanta, Georgia (a parish that has changed and grown tremendously during his tenure), also spoke in Plenary on Leading Turn Arounds. Acknowledging the challenges parishes face, Father Wright challenged the church leaders present to see that more parishes can grow and that we cannot keep God s deeds to ourselves. He spoke of what he considers to be fundamental bases for parish growth: always giving without question 10% of the parish budget away for outreach, and putting worship first before all other business. Be known for worship, he urged, for that is where heaven and earth kiss. Father Wright closed by saying, What our parents did is a model for church it isn t the model. I left this wonderful day of sharing and conversation feeling refreshed and challenged, said Mother Clark. Anyone in the Diocese who would like to discuss the symposium or get copies of the reading list, speakers names, or any other information is welcome to contact me. Mother Peckham Clark in the large-seating capacity nave of Trinity Church, Roslyn [Reprint permission from The Dominion, June 2010]

9 TAXI RIDES AT REDUCED PRICES FOR SENIORS If you live in the town of North Hempstead and are 60 or over, you might want to sign up for the following programs that are arranged by the Independence Center, telephone 311: Taxi rides at half-price from your home to a doctor's office within the Town of North Hempstead: Call the Independence Center at 311 at least one day in advance of the appointment. They will send you a taxi to drive you to the doctor's office and back home for half-price. For a trip to the supermarket in your area, also call 311 at least one day in advance: Trips to supermarkets only take place on 2 or 3 fixed days of the week. A taxi will come to your house at 11 or 12 o'clock (your choice) and take you and your groceries home at about 2 o'clock. There may be 2 or 3 people riding with you. These taxi rides are free. To use these programs you have to obtain a membership card which is free. Call 311, give your name and address and they will send you an application and later the card. The first ride to a doctor's office is available before you get a membership card; just call 311. If you have questions about these programs, speak to me or Barbara Holzkamp. Brigitte McConnell TAG SALE COMING SOON Our annual Tag Sale will be held on Sat. June 19 from 9-1 in Penson Hall. We need your help We will start emptying the contents of the attic on Sun. June 13 after the 10:00 service. Set up will begin on Mon. June 14 and continue throughout the week. We will also need people to sell on the day of the Tag Sale, and additional people to clean up afterwards. In the meantime, scour your houses for items to donate and tell friends and neighbors, too A charitable donation form is available upon request. Some of the items needed include: clothing, shoes, house wares, cds, dvds, small electronics and appliances, toys, games, jewelry, artwork, sports equipment and small furniture. These things can be left in the alcove to the Fireplace Room. All items should be in good, clean condition. Please come to help in this very labor-intensive, but rewarding, fundraising effort. Many hands make light work, and all proceeds benefit Trinity s Outreach program. Barbara Holzkamp ROADTRIP VISITS TRINITY CHURCH On Sunday, May 30 th, Trinity s congregation was treated to lovely music presented by Roadtrip, a Sweet Adelines quartet. One of its members, Lead Deb Sanders, just happens to be the daughter of long-time parishioners Al & Joanne degraffenried. Selections included inspiring songs such as Amazing Grace, You Raise Me Up and others. Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. We hope Roadtrip visits Trinity for future performances.

10 THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The pastor made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the pastor took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone then he sat back in his chair, still silent The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead. Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The pastor glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it. As the pastor reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, 'Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the firey sermon. I will be back in church next Sunday'. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ---- that's Rest He leadeth me beside the still waters -----that's Refreshment He restoreth my soul that's Healing He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- that's Guidance For His name sake that's Purpose Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death--that's Testing I will fear no evil that's Protection For Thou art with me that's Faithfulness Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me -----that's Discipline Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies------that's Hope Thou annointest my head with oil that's Consecration My cup runneth over that's Abundance Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life----that's Blessing And I will dwell in the house of the Lord that's Security Forever that's Eternity Sent in by Nancy Krug We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken. The Lord is my Shepherd that's a Relationship I shall not want that's Supply

11 Trinity Choir & Rector, May 2010 Top Row: Martha Regelmann, Choir Director, Andrew Cordero, John Platt, George Graf, Dr. James Crawford, Ken Bongort Bottom Row: Rev. Margaret Peckham Clark, Diane Graf, Kathy Mendall, Aleta Crawford, Sheila Platt, Ariann Forella, Sarane Ross, Helen Oehrlein, Susan Wendlandt

12 The Mission Statement of Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Church is a community where all are welcome. We seek to love God, to learn and practice Jesus' teachings, and to answer the call of those in need. Sunday Services 10:00 Eucharist with Choir every Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 Eucharist- 1 st Sunday of month The Rev. Margaret A. Peckham Clark, Rector (516) Rev. Deacon Charles Perrin, Administrative Assistant Martha Regelmann, Organist and Choir Director Michael Callahan, Sexton Trinity Episcopal Church 1579 Northern Boulevard Roslyn, NY Wardens Donald Krug John Platt Vestry Roger Gerber Thomas Cammisa Michael Callahan Donald Krug Dawn Weill Donald Kavanagh Ariann Forella Nancy Golightly Michael Rodriguez Jeffrey Price