Trinity Episcopal Church 128 West Hardin Street Findlay, Ohio The Episcopal Church serving Hancock County, Ohio and beyond

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1 Trinity Episcopal Church 128 West Hardin Street Findlay, Ohio The Episcopal Church serving Hancock County, Ohio and beyond 2018

2 2 2 OUTREACH In addition to the typical daily needs of some of our neighbors, cool weather and the holidays will soon be here and those needs will grow. We continue to collect nonperishable foods, personal hygiene products, clothing, and laundry detergent for area agencies. Thank you for your continuing generosity. Rita Roberts and the Outreach Committee Christ in a Stranger s Guise You never know when you might meet Mark your calendars: Advent Wreath making returns! On Saturday, November 24 starting at 10 a.m., CSG is again sponsoring this event. Following completion of your wreath, pizza will be served! There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall so we know how many supplies to get. Donations are appreciated. Thanks to Debi (Haas) and Lisa (Robeson) for hosting! Our second Shocktober Fest, held on 10/27, was filled with much laughter... and competition as attendees shared delicious food and drink and played a variety of games. Many interesting guests included a Scotsman in his kilt, a couple of "bikers", a curly, raven haired beauty (could have sworn she has a different hair style and color!) escorted by one who also incorporated tartans in his attire, an Allen East sports "groupie" and Little Red Riding Hood. A good time was had by all! CSG is once again sponsoring the sending of "good luck on finals" boxes to students away at college. These include Trinity's own plus any whom you want to receive treats at this time. Please sign up with name of person, address, and dates of finals. If you would like to provide a box, indicate that as well. When Christ in a Stranger's Guise first got started (over 20 years ago!), there was a need (then and now) to make sure visitors and newcomers were made to feel welcome. Hence, the beginning of greeters at the front and back doors. Over the years, as we continue to grow in welcoming, the need for two greeters has diminished. Beginning in November, the liturgical schedule will often reflect 3 folk assigned to "Usher/Greeter" duties: two to usher and greet at front door, one to greet at back. All that being said, it's up to all of us, not just the 3 or 4 given the assignment, to provide an atmosphere we all appreciate, never knowing when we might meet...christ in a Stranger's Guise. Ginny Lee Pilstl, Chair Christ in a stranger s guise.

3 3 THE RECTOR WRITES Here doth my memory overcome my genius; For on that cross as levin gleamed forth Christ, For that I cannot find ensample worthy But he who takes his cross and follows Christ Again will pardon me what I omit, Seeing in that Aurora lighten Christ. From horn to horn, and twixt top and base, Lights were in motion, brightly scintillating As they together met and passed each other; Thus level and aslant and swift and slow We here behold, renewing still the sight, The particles of bodies long and short. -Dante s Paradiso, Canto XIV Dante s vision of the saint s reward may well not be what we would have envisioned. His is a fascinating interpretation of the Apostle Paul s prayer in the Epistle to the Colossians (1:12): We give thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. For Dante, that inheritance is crucifixion. The light is the Cross of Christ itself, and the saints have been made meet to hang upon that cross, particles of bodies long and short. This may strike us as a bit less than optimal, even a little gory, particularly if our vision of heaven takes the popular form: the big country club in the sky with an open bar, unlimited hors d œuvre and enough leisurely pastimes to keep one occupied for an eternity. But if our deepest desire is not merely for comfort, if we desire intimacy with God (which sounds like a rather uncomfortable proposition), then we might begin to understand what sainthood subsists in, and we might begin to grasp the greatness of its reward. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live, says Saint Paul (Galatians 2:20). The Christian life is paradox- it is both life and death, both crucifixion and resurrection, both the denial of agency and the freeing of the human will. As I ve said in sermons before bearing one s cross is not about putting up with an irritating co-worker or a gouty toe or any of the other nuisances we may experience from time to time. It is about truly dying to oneself, setting aside one s petty desires and even, perhaps, one s reasonable expectations for the sake of the kingdom. It is about dying to self that we might live for Christ and His people. The good news is that we and all the saints in light are made meet to become partakers of our inheritance. If it were up to us, we d never choose the way of the cross. We are enabled by an Other, not by our own goodness or cleverness. And when we do die to ourselves, when we go down the path toward the cross and sainthood, we realize that it is more blessing than bane, more pleasure than pain, for each step brings us closer to our Savior. Yours in service to the Gospel, John

4 4 KROGER REWARDS Kroger shoppers of Trinity earned $ from the 26 households participating during the past quarter through the Kroger Community Rewards Program! PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR MEMBERSHIP UP-TO-DATE! OR if you have not yet signed-up, consider doing so. This program in no way affects your personal Kroger Rewards sales, fuel points, etc. If you would like assistance to sign up or renew please contact Deborah. PROPERTY COMMITTEE There are always opportunities for all ages and skill levels to help keep our church in top condition. If you have ideas for projects and/or you d like to offer your talents, please let me know. Thanks! Mark Creighton, Property Chair The Trinity website has been updated to include Father John's sermons. If you miss a Sunday, you can now read the sermons online. There's a link on our homepage under Sermons, or go directly there by typing this link into your browser - findlayepiscopal.org/sermons. Please check it out. PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER Blessed are you Lord God, for you have called me out of darkness into your own most marvellous light. You call me to know and to love you. Grant that my life may help to reveal Your love and glory in the world. As you have called everyone to be saints, may I be worthy of that calling. Blessed be Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I give thanks for the saints who have triumphed through suffering and have revealed your glory despite suffering and pain. I ask your blessing on all who are suffering at this time and who cannot find a way out. I pray for victims of terrorism or war. I bring before you friends and loved ones who are ill and all those who fear the future. Lord make me to be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting. Trinity will hold a 9 a.m. Thanksgiving service with Holy Eucharist on Thursday, November 22 nd. Thanksgiving It s all fun and games til the jeans don t fit! WEEKLY PRAYER LIST We all need a little prayer and Trinity provides a prayer list each week in the bulletin for those who could use some extra. Would you please take a moment to review that prayer list and help us keep it up-to-date? If there are names which should be removed, let Deborah know. If there is someone on your heart, we can add that person. Thank you!

5 5 The next parish breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 10 th with the Brumleys hosting. The sign-up sheet for breakfast hosts/cooks is on the bulletin board. No one need do it alone - a group or several families may share! COFFEE CORNER November hosts 4 th Valerie Beach 11 th Ginny Lee Pilstl & Karen Eubanks 18 th Vestry 25 th Groves HOSTS ARE NEEDED! Please consider adding your name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. You don t have to do it alone several families or a group may host together and it may be as simple as making the coffee and bringing packaged cookies! THANK YOU for the donations of coffee and decaf! Bistro on Main will be the Lunch Bunch destination on Friday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. Please make your reservation with Joanne McPherson or Ginny Lee Pilstl by Wednesday, November 7 and join the group for delicious cuisine and delightful conversation. STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY AND FALL INGATHERING On Sunday, November 18 th Trinity will celebrate Stewardship/Fall Ingathering with a special coffee hour following the service courtesy of the Vestry. Pledges for 2019 will be accepted before, during, and after worship. You may also mail them or drop them off at the office prior to then. If you haven t received a stewardship packet or need another card, they are available in the parish hall and the office. Please pray about your gift to your church. The Trinity family s sympathy goes to the family and loved ones of JoAnn Huntly.

6 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 3 - Asher Boyles 4 - Valerie Beach 9 - Jennifer Grant 13 - Julie Boucher 25 - Deborah Brumley NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 4 - Phyllis & Jerry Watkins 12 - Jim & Diane Ellerbe 18 - Debbie & Kim Grove The sign-up sheet for Sunday flowers is on the bulletin board in the parish hall. SERVERS We are blessed with some more new servers and thrilled to have them! If you would like to become an usher, gift bearer, greeter, acolyte/server, reader, commentator, or chalice bearer for services at Trinity, please let Fr. John or Deborah know. Thank you! KEEPING IN TOUCH PERSONAL NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AND ABOUT THE TRINITY FAMILY. IF YOU HAVE ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SHARE, (BIRTHS, ENGAGEMENTS, GRADUATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS, WEDDINGS, PERFORMANCES, ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES, ETC.) PLEASE SUBMIT THEM BY THE 3 RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOR THE NEXT PUBLICATION. Thanks If ever there is a name omitted from one of these lists, or a date is incorrect, please contact the church office with the information. Thanks! TRULY KEEPING IN TOUCH Some parishioners not able to attend services, or attend regularly, would enjoy calls or cards from the rest of us, and visits especially from people who know them. Others have moved so this is an update on their contact information: Marilyn Russell - P.O. Box , Palm Bay, FL Romelle Aldrich - 83 Harwood Road, Monroe, NJ John and Paula Wolper Dominion Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY Dave & Peg Bell 779 Tupper Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada K6V6A1 Leah Richardson 2510 Locksley Street, Sun City Center, FL Chris s information is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. 6 SUNDAY FLOWERS Please let Deborah know by noon on Wednesday of that week what you would like printed in the bulletin for your gift of flowers. to trinfin@att.net or call When providing flowers from a florist they should be delivered to the church between 9 a.m. and noon on Friday. Thanks! CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY AND NICHOLAS SOLOMON on the celebration of their 50 th wedding anniversary. They were treated to a surprise dinner party which was attended by the entire family!

7 ITEMS FOR december tidings Should be submitted By WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TH. thank YOU! 7 MUSIC NOTES Please consider joining us for choir on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. You will find yourself in a new and welcoming family. ADVENT WREATH MAKING 2.0 (( )) Saturday, November 24 th at 10 a.m. with pizza to follow. All ages welcome! Materials provided (donations will not be turned down). We need an accurate count of total wreaths to be made (for materials) and number attending (for pizza). Please sign up on the bulletin board. Seamen's Church Institute Christmas on the River 2018 Gift Item Collection We will be collecting items once again for the mariners aboard the MV Findlay. Trinity s knitting circle will supply hats and scarves for the mariners to use. We already have a supply of gently used books from the Book Cellar at the library. Additional items needed are listed below; most can be found at local supermarkets or dollar stores. * Handmade Christmas Cards (created by children, teens, or adults) * Decks of playing cards * Sealed packages of holiday candies, cookies or treats * Individually wrapped protein bars, granola bars, energy bars * Brain-teaser or puzzle books like Sudoku, crosswords, word searches * Microwave popcorn * Writing paper & pre-stamped envelopes in re-sealable bags * Sugar-free chewing gum/breath mints * DVD's of recent, first-run movies or TV series (new/used) * USB flash drives (blank OR w/uploaded music mixes, TV shows/films, books, etc.) Except for gently used paperbacks & DVDs, we can't accept used/unsealed items. Trinity will collect items through December 9 th. THERE IS A BASKET IN THE SANCTUARY FOR ITEMS. WHERE DO YOU FIT?? Everyone has special gifts share yours with your church! Please consider lending your talents to a committee in an area of interest or skill. Just contact a committee or vestry member to join.

8 8 TAIZÉ PRAYER by Kim Grove Sunday, November 18 th is the next Taizé Prayer here at Trinity. Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for a service of prayer, song, and contemplation. This service has developed into an important outreach ministry for our parish to the community at large. Taizé Prayer is based on an ancient Christian principle expressed by Brother Roger, a founding member of the Taizé community in France: Nothing is more conducive to a communion with the living God than a meditative common prayer with, at its high point, singing that never ends and that continues in the silence of one s heart when one is alone again. The focal point of this communion is the cross the symbol of God s saving presence in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Taizé Prayer is held the 3 rd Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. We can always use more help in setting up, decorating and clean up; musicians; and hosting or helping to host the reception which follows each service. If you would like to help in decorating, just join us after church as we set up on the 3 rd Sunday of the month. If you are a musician and want to join our ensemble, we meet at 3:45 p.m. before the service to rehearse you are most welcome. If you wish to host a reception or help with same, there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall. If you have been with us in the past, we encourage you to come again; if you have never attended Taizé Prayer, please join us on November 18 th and give it a try we hope you will find the experience most worthwhile. Trinity Choristers Choristers is envisioned to be a dynamic, inclusive, and energetic group of young singers who explore church leadership through music. Open to all youth first grade and above who enjoy music and singing, 9 the Choristers will rehearse on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays after coffee hour. Our rehearsals will take place in a fun atmosphere with a minimal time commitment and will prepare us to provide musical leadership monthly during worship. Please join us in the choir room after refreshments on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of each month!

9 9 EVENT CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOV 1 NOV 2 NOV 3 7:15 Feast of All Saints FALL BACK Daylight Savings Time ends 6 p.m. Choir NOV 4 NOV 5 NOV 6 NOV 7 NOV 8 NOV 9 NOV 10 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour Christian Ed Choristers 5:15 Bible study 12:05 Wednesday Worship Lunch Bunch reservations due 6 p.m. Choir 11:30 Lunch Bistro on Main 8:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast NOV 11 NOV 12 NOV 13 NOV 14 NOV 15 NOV 16 NOV 17 VETERAN S DAY 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour OFFICES CLOSED 12:05 Wednesday Worship Diocesan Convention NO Morning Prayer NO Bible study 6 p.m. Choir NOV 18 NOV 19 NOV 20 NOV 21 NOV 22 NOV 23 NOV 24 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Stewardship Sunday Coffee hour Christian Ed Choristers 4 p.m. Birchaven 5 p.m. Taizé 5:15 Bible study Tidings deadline 12:05 Wednesday Worship 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist OFFICES CLOSED No Choir OFFICES CLOSED NOV 25 NOV 26 NOV 27 NOV 28 NOV 29 NOV 30 CHRIST THE KING 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 5:15 Bible Study 8:00 Morning Prayer 12:05 Wednesday Worship 5:15 Feast of St. Andrew (from Nov. 30) 6 p.m. Choir 10 a.m. Advent Wreath-making Workshop NOVEMBER Flower Chrysanthemum Birthstone Topaz