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1 Parish 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 and chalice 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. Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at THE TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 19, 2017 events at trinity COMMUNITY INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 See Page 6 YOUTH GROUP THANKSGIVING POTLUCK TODAY AT 3PM See Page 3 THE GIVING TREE BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 See Page 7 LULLABIES & WALTZES WITH PIANO & BASSOON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 See Page 2 ADVENT WREATH MAKING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 See Page 7 ADVENT SERIES MAKING ROOM AT THE INN BEGINS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 See Page 7 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS RESPONSE! THE BLESSING & IN-GATHERING OF PLEDGE COMMITMENTS Pledges Received: $467, Renewed Pledges 18 New Pledges 163 Total Pledges Received On our Journey to Generosity... 61% of Trinity members increased their pledge! (This means 88 out of 145 members renewing their pledge increased their giving to support the mission and ministry of Trinity). Trinity s children pledged from 15% to 60% of their halloween candy to PATH and The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. Sixteeen people of this faith community pledged to Trinity for the first time! Thank You! Your Generosity Reflects the Hope of the Holy Spirit for Trinity Episcopal Church. Pledge Goal 293 Campaign Goal $762,000 Amount Left Raise $294,883 (Goal to be raised by 12/31/2017) Steve and Mary Gibson Co-Chairs 2018 Journey To Generosity Pledge Campaign Claude Garciacelay Senior Warden Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca

2 worship ministers 8am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Michael Corrigan Presiding: The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector Lay Eucharistic Minister: Diana Buzerak Acolyte: Nollie Lei Dawson Reader: Gwen Dawson Intercessor: Michael Neal Arnold Ushers: Jim & MK Micallef Altar Guild: Nollie Lei Dawson 10am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Michael Corrigan Presiding: The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector Acolytes: Claude Garciacelay, Carola Pisani, Terre Sanitate Prayer Ministers: Dane Goodman, Georgia Noble, Marie Schoeff, Nina Zimmer Reader: Angus Goodner, Shawn Carey Intercessor: Andrew Siegel Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Mandy Phillips, Phylene Wiggins, Dodie Little, Terry Walker Ushers: Steve Gibson, Dell Barden, Brennan Paty, Jim Terzian Welcome Team: Kathryn Meyer, Anne Shaw, Beth Thompson, Nathan Gibson, Altar Guild: Edith Hollister, Sue Adams Flower Guild: Marcie Sassaman Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Catechists: Carrie Brothers, Michelle Stivers, Mary Gibson, Elizabeth Hess, Cathy Jones-Aidnik, Karen Claydon, Madeline Gunderson, Mandy Phillips, Robin Selzler, Barbara Larson Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer Today s flowers are in celebration of Mary s birthday. ~ Stephen & Nathan Gibson And today s flowers are also given in remembrance of 4 years of the passing of Lee M. Talbert. ~ Fawzia Talbert the week ahead Sunday, November 19 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 3:00pm Youth Group 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Wednesday, November 22 Noon Base Community Thursday, November 23 Office Closed Friday, November 24 Office Closed Sunday, November 26 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer NECROLOGY - CHRIST THE KING Remembering those who have died in the last year. Sunday, November 26 In our prayers at the 8am and 10am services, we will be remembering those who have died in the past year. If you have family, friends or relatives whose names you would like to add to this remembrance, visit the Welcome Table or contact the office: office@ trinitysb.org. LULLABIES & WALTZES FOR ELEPHANTS & OTHERS Friday, December 1 12:15-12:45pm at Trinity Concert with Thomas Joyce on piano and William Wood on Bassoon and contrabasson. Music by J.S. Bach, Herbert Howells, Francisco Mignone, Arvo Part, Craig Phillips, Camille Saint Saens and Alec Wilder. Free admission with goodwill offerings accepted to benefit Trinity music programs. take note WARMING CENTER CASSEROLES NEEDED! Trinity is collecting frozen casseroles in anticipation of the Winter Warming Center opening soon. Please consider making a casserole for the freezer - hearty casseroles with chicken, pasta or beef. You can pick up an aluminum pan at the Welcome Table to fill and return to the office. This standard size will stack in the church freezer and will cook in a similar amount of time. Frozen purchased casseroles are also welcome. Contact: office@trinitysb.org. WARMING CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Trinity Church is part of the interfaith community which opens its doors to the unsheltered during the cold and rainy months from November-March. We will be scheduled for about six weeks during those months and open when it rains or becomes too cold. Trinity volunteers help prepare and serve the dinner which includes a hot main dish, salad, bread and dessert, and also make PB&J for breakfast. The guests sleep in the Parish and Guild Halls which are staffed by the Warming Center program. If you can be part of this year s Warming Center team, please sign up at the Welcome Table or contact the church office at or office@trinitysb.org. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Wednesday, December 13, 7-8pm Wait for the Lord, whose day is near; wait for the Lord, be still, take heart. (Taize chant) Join us in silent Advent waiting for the Lord Wednesday, December 13, 7-8 p.m. in the Fireside Room. All are welcome! Nina Zimmer will facilitate the session. 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. 2

3 episcopal campus ministry st. michaels in IV ZAZEN: ZEN MEDITATION FOR ALL Wednesdays 5-6:30pm. All are invited to join a Zen meditation circle in St. Mike s chapel. Led by Zen practitioner Kim DeBacco (kimdebacco99@gmail.com). YOGA Thursdays at 6:30pm in the chapel at St. Mike s. We invite people of all backgrounds in the community to partake in our meditative, energizing and soulful community yoga classes led by Roberto Strongman. Each class is accessible to all and donation-based. ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS AT ST MIKE S IN ISLA VISTA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 7:30pm Prior to the service, there will be a choir rehearsal with director Temmo Korisheli at 5:15pm followed by a meal for the choir. All are welcome to join the choir. Following the service, Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Barbara will play as we gather for refreshments. In addition to the mariachis, we will be joined by student a cappella group the InterVals as well as the St. Mike s Band. prayers Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember In Your Prayers: Thomas Carriero, Josephine Pikero, Stacy Whitney and family, Brian Whitney and family, Scott Whitney and family, Craig Larsen, Stephen H., Jackie C., All of the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Nadine Wilcox and family, Russell Cunningham, Steve English, Louise Harvey, Sharen O Riordan, Morna Moreno, Terry O Riordan, Nathan Panchal, Ruth Hanning, Jill Harper, G. T. Harper, Liz Lee, Janice Hare, Phyllis Dennison, Veronic Rice, Vanessa Patterson, Carly Munoz, Kate Munoz, Chashcoa Sherman, Toashone Sherman, Sabrina Patterson, Scott Bankert, Deagn Finch, Kiley Parker, Cheney Patterson, Chris & Denise Salzer and family, Hannah and family, Anastasia Rice, Kate Dean, Justin Bisengimana, Juliam Bisengimana, Jorgen Stufkosky. Those With Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Rachel, Lucretia, Betty H, Jill Harper, Quinn Sellars, Joy Andrews, Jane Arnold, Terry Roof, Beverly King Dorsey, Elena Decker, Rosemary Jennings, John Carpenter, Christine Langenfeld, Miguel Mendez, Dorothy P, Christoper Dawson, Russell Cunningham, Marjory Smith, Shirley Burris, Roger West, Lisa Wong-Price, Alex Cruz, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Corey Beyer, Quinn, Ruben Grant, Winston Filmer, Zelda Kennedy, Olof Skiold, Mary Pat Franco, Ana and Chris Mossaad, Shardul Panchal, Randy Howard. For the departed: Betty Bramble, Stefani Schatz, John Bennett, John Michal, Monte Dewey, Nelda Darrow, Constance Trainor Runyeon, Jane Ayres, Andrea Adams Emmalene Quigley, Joanna Wappler. In the Armed Services: Craig & Catherine Christ, Grant Fish, Michael C. Fish, Lisa Skioldhanlin, Alec Menoni, David Dees, Theresa Berry, Frederick Johnston, Nicole A. Dennis, Kyle Ray, John Whitney, Sean Dunbar, James Badgett, Nicholas Hoegh-Guldberg, Ryan Carey. Postulant 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: short-term, long-term or departed. children and youth CONTACTS: Nursery/Toddler care Marisa Brenninkmeyer, nursery@trinitysb.org Church School ages 3 12 and Youth ages Elizabeth Hess, ehess@trinitysb.org 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 related to the different colors used in church during different seasons and reflect on the gestures used when we prepare to hear the Gospel reading in church. Level II will work with geography materials showing the cities in Israel during Jesus time, and continue work on their Alternative Christmas Market crafts. Level III will work with materials that depict the synagogue worship of Jesus time. YOUTH GROUP Meeting Today! 3-6pm at Trinity Thanksgiving cooking and potluck! Elizabeth to bring food! ehess@trinitysb.org Empty (and Emptying) Nest Parents! We want to be able to keep in touch with your awesome graduates, both in college and recently beyond. So, we are working to update our church databases with accurate contact information about our college students and recent college grads. Please forward current contact information, including address, phone numbers, and mailing addresses, to ehess@trinitysb. org so that we can stay current! 3

4 4 oct financials Oct 2017 Actual Budget Income $79,359 $56,000 Expense $66,128 $58,073 Year-to-Date Income $538,764 $558,900 Expense $561,338 $600,872 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-tomonth, 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 expense, and vestry notes, see the bulletin board in the Parish Hall building for monthly update. shared ministry Get Involved! MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Transition House Provides food, shelter and services to families who have lost their homes. A team of Trinity volunteers serves dinner to residents once a month. Contact: Michael Arnold (Saturday coordinator) Teresa Pietsch (Sunday coordinator) Faulding Hotel A historic hotel that houses the working poor and residents on a fixed income. Trinity volunteers take part in a mutual ministry of learning and socializing each month on the third Saturday with the residents, providing lunch with an activity or program. Contact: Regina Rodriguez Harding School Helpers Trinity volunteers provide either classroom or after school homework. We always welcome classroom helpers for pre-school to fifth grade and homework volunteers Mon.-Thurs. 4:15-5:15pm. Contact: Susan Krutzsch, , krutzsch.s@gmail.com or Anne Porter, anneportersb@gmail. com or 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. pastoral care Hospital Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish that 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 that you know, are homebound (long-term or short-term) and would like a visit or the Eucharist 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 need 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. Pastoral Emergency Contact Number: In case of a pastoral or medical EMERGEN- CY outside of regular office hours please call Clergy will respond to your page as soon as possible. trinity contact list staff The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector ghall@trinitysb.org The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Interim 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 Elizabeth Hess, Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries ehess@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 Council: Vanessa Woods, , nessawoods@gmail.com and Susan Krutzsch , krutzsch.s@gmail.com Adult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.org Hospitality: Julia Laraway, , a1fyr516@aol. com and Jamie Sprague, , jamielynnsprague@gmail.com Justice & Outreach: Laurinda Marshall, , laurindax@yahoo.com Worship: David Gartrell, , gartrell@ucsb.edu and Dodie Little, , dodielittle@gmail.com vestry Claude Garciacelay, Senior Warden, garciacel@aol. com Stephen Singleton, Junior Warden, teaslton@cox.net Mandy Phillips, Clerk, mandyphillips2@gmail.com Michael Dean, Treasurer, mxdean47@yahoo.com Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com John Gannon, gannonsbhs@yahoo.com Ann Jaqua, annjaqua@cox.net Kate McDonald, namatakogari@gmail.com Georgia Noble, gnoble@cox.net Patsy Price, pstadel@gmail.com Kathleen Rogers, kathmade.rogers@gmail.com Kristi Wallace, kristi957@gmail.com

5 thank you to all who have made the journey to generosity Abram, Joseph A. Aidnik, David & Catherine Jones-Aidnik Allen, Robert & Ann Angulo, Teresa & Tim Armbruster, Ralph & Meg Beard Arnold, Michael Neal Asman, Mark E. & William J.Wood Backelin, Tricia Bargiel, Andria & Brian Bartz, Susie & Jarry Beasley, William Bengtson, Vern Bennett, Joan E. Benson, Mark Bergquist, Jennifer & Michael Black, Lin Boyd, Judy & Lance Brenninkmeyer, Brian & Marisa Depalma Breytspraak, Jessie Brothers, Grey & Carrie Brothers, Hannah Ruth Campbell, John & Anna Cantu, Marc & Kaye Capps, Lois Carey, Melinda Carey/Pisani, Family Carlos, Lisa & Brett Queener Carolan, Don & Kris Carroll, Marlene Christ, Al & Elaine Christensen, Inez Christensen, Jeannie Claydon, Karen & Kent Carlander Clegg, Douglas Consoli, Melissa Cotton, John Cox, Faye Davis, Jean Lange Dawson, Gwen & Roger Dawson, Nollie Lei Dean, Charity Dean, Michael & Kathryn Degen, Sarah Delaney, Paul Dobbs, Sarah Ellison, Dick & Jane Evans, Mary Ann & Robert Fenstermaker, Sarah Ferguson, Bill & Anita Perez Ferry, Betty & Steve Fisher, Art & Louise French, Barbara Freitag, Marion & Jonathan Jessup Fritzen, Andrea Fulkerson, Norma Garciacelay, Claude Gartrell, David & Susan Genis, Paul and Mary Gibson, Nathan Gibson, Stephen & Mary Goodner, Laurie & Doug Green, Christine Greinke, Julie & Gary Gunderson, Julie & Paul Hahn, Frances & Randall Hall, Gary & Kathy Hannum, Susie Hawkins, Greg & Roslyn Henry, Gretchen & Peter Hess, Kevin & Elizabeth Hollister, Edith Hornby, Geoff & Debbie Molnar Howard, Randy & Anne Howell, Barbara & Joe Hromadka, William & Dale Hunter, Drew Ismond, Mark Jaqua, Ann & David Griffin Johnston, Laurel Kahler, Jerome & Beth Kain, Betsy & David Kent, Arielle Knight, Nancy Kokotovic, Anna Kramer, Michael Kriz, Steve & Laura Imazu Krutzsch, Jeffrey & Susan Kugler, Larry & Marianne Laraway, Julia & Peter Larson, John & Barbara Little, Dodie Lynn, Nancy and Jim Mann, Robert Marshall, Laurinda Marsi, Irene Marvin, Margaret Matthews, Lydia McNeel, Mac & Doug Moore Mealy, Henry Mealy, John Means, Jay & Teresa Micallef, Jim & MK Monk, Robert Moriarty, Pandra Mountford, Helen Nadler, Julia Hayes & Relly Naples, Teresa & Tim Nizet, Aliza & Alex Noble, Georgia Noble, Alice Perez, Stephanie & Robert Phillips, Mandy & Jeff Poley, Andrew & Dorothy Porter, Anne & Regina Rodriguez Price, Patsy & Robert Raimer, Joyce Rake, Susannah Ringquist, Laura Roediger, Anne Rogers, Kathleen & Madeline Rogers, Phila Roof, Clark & Terry Rorty, Max & Kate McDonald Sahyun, Irene & Mel Salcido, Mary Jane Salmey, Joseph A. Savage, Ed & Eve Scharlemann, Martin & Barbara Wagner Schatz, Iva Secunda, Gladys Segna, Cami Selzler, Robin & Joe Shaw, Anne Siegel, The Rev. Martha Siegel, Andy & Sharon Singleton, Stephen & Christopher Teasley Smitheram, Lou & Gus Pravia Solin, Loren & Linda Stevens, The Rev. Art & The Rev. Judith Stiehl, Linda Stout, Mark & Brian Meeder Stuck, Norma & Glenn Sweda, Betsy Thompson, Beth Thornton, Beth Urschel, Paula Walker, Terry Wallace, Kristi Wallace, Kate Ward, Robert & Nina Webb, Don & Sally Wenzel, Pete & Betty Wiggins, Phylene Williams, Fred and Elizabeth Woodhouse, Michelle Woods, James & Vanessa Wyatt, Eleanor Wylie, Dennis & Mary Ellen Wyman, Dave & Diane Youngdahl, Deborah Zimmer, Charles & Nina Zimmerman, Don & Siu Zuber, Alison 5

6 thank you to all who have made the journey to generosity Abigail Selzler Aria Bonski Evans Catalina Carey-Pisani Christoper Woods Clare Carey-Pisani Eliza Selzler Evan Perez Gabrielle Terzian Children & Youth Pledgers Grace Wenzel Hannah Henderson Isabella Sweda Kate Wenzel Liam Hess Madelein Brenninkmeyer Mateo Carey-Pisani Maxwell Brenninkmeyer Minnie Brenninkmeyer Nina Dinescu Olivia Bargiel Ruby Bargiel William Gartrell Zoe Perez We apologize if you haven t received a pledge packet. You can pick one up at the Welcome Table or go online, trinitysb.org. If you have any corrections to your name, please contact the office. community PFLAG MEETING Monday, Nov 13, 7pm Pastor Frank Schaefer & son Kevin Tell Their Coming Out Story Our special speakers this month have an amazing story to tell that helps us understand what a journey the coming out process is. What is it like to be the son of a Pastor in a conservative church coming out to yourself and then your family? On the other side, what was it like for Rev Frank and his family and friends. How was his heart and mind changed? What helped and what hindered the journey through acceptance to celebration and advocacy. There will be time for sharing and support. Meeting Location: First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street. pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com. Website: pflagsantabarbara.org VIGIL AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS Please join the group of concerned people standing in front of Trinity in a vigil against the use of nuclear weapons, every Tuesday evening from 4-5pm. This is a crucial issue. Let your voice be heard! Questions? Please contact Karen Claydon (karencc@sbceo.org). ST. VINCENT S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON Saturday, November 18, am -2pm Bishop Garcia Diego High School Gymnasium Lunch * Fashion Show Silent Auction * Raffle * Door Prizes Tickets $50 per person For information contact Lisa Gosdschan, ext. 110 Proceeds Benefit St. Vincent s Children and Family Service Programs. COMMUNITY INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Sponsored by the Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association TUESDAY, November 21 at 7pm First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara Guest Speaker: Rev. Rich Sander Lead Pastor of Pueblo Free Methodist Church Featuring the SANTA BARBARA INTERFAITH CHORALE A freewill Thanksgiving Offering will be received. SARAH HOUSE LIGHT UP THE NIGHT EVENT DECEMBER 2 You are invited to Sarah House s annual fundraiser, Light Up the Night, on Saturday, December 2, from 6-10pm, at the SB Woman s Club (Rockwood). This year s theme is Traveling the Silk Road. For over 25 years, with extraordinary kindness, we have offered our end-of-life care home to the low income and poor of Santa Barbara and the Southcoast. Invitations are in the office or at the Welcome Table. Contact: Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@ gmail.com. MOUNT CALVARY MONASTERY Invites you to meet and greet, Robert James Magliula, OHC Superior of the Order of Holy Cross Please come for Tea and stay for Vespers on December 3, Sunday 3pm - 5pm RSVP mtcalvarymonstery@gmail.com or

7 advent & christmas THE GIVING TREE BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Christmas is the wonderful time of year when we can celebrate what God has so generously provided us, and share it with less fortunate members of our community. Every year Trinity parishioners provide colorfully wrapped Christmas gifts for residents of PATH Santa Barbara, and we know your generosity will shine again. On November 27, the Trinity Giving Tree will be in the Sanctuary. Simply pluck off an ornament to choose the size and purchase a unisex warm item (such as sweatshirt and socks). Then, return your wrapped gift with the size taped to the front and place it under the Giving Tree. On December 17, Trinity elves will pick them up at noon and magically transport them in time to celebrate the holy birth of our Savior. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ADVENT WREATH MAKING Sunday, December 3, after the 8:00 and 10:00 services in the Guild Hall We are bringing a beloved tradition back to Trinity this year! Celebrate the season of Advent by assembling your own Advent wreath in community. Fresh greens, bases, candles and prayer books will be provided. Suggested donation $ Donations of succulents or greens are gladly accepted! Please drop off on Saturday, December 2nd at 10am or on Sunday at 8am. ADVENT SERIES - MAKING ROOM AT THE INN Immigration and Sanctuary in 21st Century Santa Barbara A Tuesday Evening Advent Series at 7pm Carpooling assistance see below As a justice and outreach parish, Trinity Church has long engaged issues of hospitality and advocacy for those members of our community under threat of discrimination, deportation and even incarceration. As Trinity now discerns its mission to the immigrant and undocumented communities in Santa Barbara in the current political context, we believe Advent is a fitting time to explore the scope of the problem and our options for action. December 5 - The Scope of the Problem: Frank Rodriguez, Santa Barbara Community Organizer, CAUSE December 12 - The Faith Community s Response: Julia Hamilton, Lead Minister, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara; Rich Sander, Pastor, Pueblo Free Methodist Church December 19 - God s Call to Trinity Church, A Parish Discussion: Gary Hall, Interim Rector, Trinity Church and Parish Leaders If you need a ride or can provide a ride, please see sign-up poster on the Labyrinth. KIDS NIGHT IN/PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 5:30pm-8pm Calling all kids! Come for a fun crafting night at church while your parents spend the evening out! On Friday, December 8, have your parents drop you off at church, where we will enjoy making Christmas crafts and watching Charlie Brown s Christmas Tales while your parents head out for the evening. We will also have snacks and games available; eat dinner first or bring it with you. Childcare is provided from 5:30pm until 8pm by our nursery childcare providers. But, if any parents or youth would like to stay and craft with the kids we d be happy to share the fun of the evening with you! TRINITY BACKSTAGE HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 8pm Join us for Holiday in the Round. Kate and Doug will be joined by Grey Brothers with special guests like Loren Solin, Sarah and Mitchell Thomas, and maybe a Finlayson/Blondell or two... Proceeds will go towards Trinity s Operating Budget. For table reservations and tickets:

8 advent & christmas ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 9am to 12:30pm Make out your gift lists now for Trinity s Alternative Christmas Market! You will have the opportunity to purchase gifts and make donations in honor of those special people in your life. The market will be open after each service. Tour the market, make your selections, and then bring your checkbooks and your cash to the Library to make your purchases. This Alternative Christmas Market will give you the opportunity to support one, several, or all of these participating programs: Episcopal Relief & Development ~ alleviates hunger, promotes health and provides economic opportunities Heifer International ~ provides living gifts in the form of livestock to families in need throughout the world GAIA (Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance) ~ supports medical relief efforts and disease prevention in Malawi Angels Bearing Gifts ~ benefits adults with disabilities in Santa Barbara County American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem ~ a beacon of hope, peace & reconciliation in the Holy Land Unite-to-Light ~ provides solar lights for the developing world World Dance for Humanity ~ supports simple, sustainable projects in Rwanda Kids Crafts ~ created by Trinity children; proceeds shared equally with above organizations Visit their tables and learn more about what they do and how they are continuing God s justice work in our world. For information contact Jennifer Bergquist, jenniferbergquist@gmail.com, or Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. Checks and cash are preferred, but credit cards are accepted! CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: CHILDREN S NATIVITY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (FOR THE SERVICE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 4pm) Our annual Christmas Eve service for children and families will take place at 4pm. This service is a wonderful event where our children tell us again the wondrous story of how Jesus light came into the world. In preparation for our Children s Nativity, we will have three rehearsals: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30pm - for children with speaking parts Sunday, Dec. 17, 11:30am - all participating children and youth, with lunch provided Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6-7:30pm - all participating children and youth Contact: ehess@trinitysb.org HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 24, Following the 8am service (No 10am Service), 9am until noon. Meet in Parish Hall. Coffee and snacks provided. Help in the transformation of our sanctuary into a magical space for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship. There is a job for everyone; no experience necessary. You can stay for as little or as long as you are able. Sign up at the Welcome Table or contact Georgia Noble: gnoble@cox.net CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES Sunday, December 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent 8am Service only Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Family Service (nursery care available for infants and toddlers) 9:30pm Carol Singing 10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (with incense; nursery care available) Monday, December 25, Christmas Day 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist with Choir and Hymns 8