Trinity Episcopal Church 101 East Mansion Street Marshall, Michigan (269) Newsletter

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1 Trinity Episcopal Church 101 East Mansion Street Marshall, Michigan (269) Newsletter

2 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 101 E. Mansion Street Marshall, Michigan (269) address: Mother Anne: Diane Vezmar (Bookkeeper): Website: Sunday Schedule 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:00 a.m. Children s Sunday School RECTOR The Rev. Anne Schnaare (269) Term Ends VESTRY Deborah Egnatuk Sr. Warden (269) Jan 2019 Anne Uhrie Jr. Warden (269) Jan 2019 Scott Neubecker (269) Jan 2019 Scott Koch-Secretary (269) Jan 2020 Andrea Tucker-Treasurer (269) Jan 2020 Anne Marie Renaud Jan 2020 Julie Kaminski Jan 2021 Dick Mortensen Jan 2021 Patty West (269) Jan 2021 The Staff of Trinity Rector Music Director Parish Administrator Bookkeeper Sexton The Rev. Anne Schnaare Randy Turpin Barbara Turpin Diane Vezmar Sharon Haefele Office Hours are: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AFTER OFFICE HOURS, CONTACT NUMBERS ARE: Mother Anne Schnaare (269) Debbie Egnatuk Senior Warden (269) Anne Uhrie Junior Warden (269) Scott Neubecker, Chair of Building and Grounds (269)

3 Dear Trinity Newsletter readers! This edition is going out later that planned. Our office computer died and we replaced it, but along with replacing it, we needed to make sure all the applications and files were in working order! Thank you for your patience. Hope to get the April Newsletter out on time. The Trinity Office Staff

4 Along the Way March 2018 For obvious and tragic reasons there has been a lot of discussion lately about the problem of mass-shootings in our country. The conversation often goes similar to the following: The problem is that we have too many guns. No, there are plenty of people who own guns and don t shoot people, the problem is that we don t do an adequate job of caring for the mentally ill. No, there are plenty of people who are mentally ill and don t shoot people, the problem is violent video games. No, there are plenty of people who play violent video games and know the difference between entertainment and reality, the problem is bullying No, the problem is and on and on What I have noticed about these conversations is that there is a tendency to support one theory for the problem of mass-shootings, and then to argue with supporters of other theories, rather than pledging to work for solutions. I have yet to hear someone say, You re right. We don t give proper care to people with mental illness, video games are too violent, AND guns that are too powerful are too easy to get. Let s work from all of these angles to make sure mass shootings don t happen anymore! The problems that we face are complex, emotional, and overwhelming. It is easy to get bogged down while trying to understand such senseless tragedies. Defending one solution against all others may feel better to us because it makes fixing the problem seem more manageable. The trouble is that we get entrenched in our viewpoint and spend all our energy insisting that we are right, rather than taking steps to address the problem. I hope that as we continue to wrestle with these problems we will be more willing to listen to other people s viewpoints and admit that there may not be just one solution. It s possible that what we need is an array of approaches, not just one magical piece of legislation. If we can find ways to encourage others to work on solutions from their viewpoints while doing what we can from ours, we may find that together we have made enough changes to truly make the world a safer place.

5 Trinity Episcopal Church: Rector s Report February 20 th, 2018 It s been an interesting month, full of twists and turns brought on by the weather, the liturgical season, and my own health adventures! The Annual Meeting was held on January 28 th without a printed Annual Report due to my health setback, but everyone was very helpful and willing to be flexible. The Schnaares also had a quick vacation at the end of the month. Lent is upon us, and with it comes the familiar rhythm of our liturgical changes and Soup Suppers. I look forward to interesting programs and good fellowship as the season continues. This month I have participated in the following activities on behalf of Trinity, in addition to Sunday worship services and pastoral visits: Ongoing Commitments: Weekly Staff Meeting (Thursdays, 9:30 am) Morning Prayer (Thursdays, 8:45 am) Lenten Soup Suppers (Wednesdays, 6:00 pm during Lent) 1/16 Vestry 1/20 Fellowship Meeting 1/28 Annual Meeting (Combined 9am Service) 2/2-3 Trinity Institute Healing Racism Training (Coldwater) 2/5 Building and Grounds Committee 2/6 Pastoral Care Team 2/6 Standing Committee (Grand Rapids) 2/10 Bishop s Regional Gathering (Kalamazoo Recommended for Vestry Members) 2/12 Finance Committee 2/13 Bishop s Bible Study (Battle Creek) 2/13 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2/14 Ash Wednesday 7:00am Imposition of Ashes (Trinity Chapel) Noon Imposition of Ashes (Oaklawn Hospital) 1:00 Imposition of Ashes (Trinity Sanctuary and Parish Hall) 7:00pm Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist (Trinity Sanctuary) 2/15-17 Vacation 2/20 Community Dinner 2/20 Vestry The activities planned for the next month are as follows: 2/21 Spiritual Direction (Kalamazoo) 2/25 Trinity Trailwalkers 3/3 Bishop s Regional Gathering (Kalamazoo Rescheduled from 2/10 due to weather, recommended for Vestry Members) 3/4 Sabbatical Planning Team 3/5 Building and Grounds 3/12 Finance Committee 3/17 Standing Committee/Diocesan Council Meeting (Grand Rapids) 3/20 Vestry Dates to Remember: 3/1 Parochial Report Due 4/1 Easter

6 Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Minutes December 19th, 2017 Present: Mother Anne Schnaare, Scott Neubecker, Debbie Egnatuk, Patty West, Andrea Tucker, Nancy Isham, and Anne Uhrie. Apologies: Tom Bayley and Scott Koch CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. The Bible Study of Luke 1: was led by Nancy Isham. MINUTES After a minor correction, on a motion proposed by Debbie Egnatuk, and seconded by Nancy Isham, the Minutes of the Regular Vestry Meeting of November 21 st, 2017, were unanimously approved. CONSENT AGENDA On a motion proposed by Scott Neubecker, and seconded by Patty West, the Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous consent. BOARD OF MISSIONS Anne Uhrie reported that the BOM year end checks have been cut and signed and are being mailed this week. It was also mentioned that three new members were joining; Shirley Coulter, Jan Needham and Kristin Flynn. On a motion proposed by Scott Neubecker and seconded by Debbie Egnatuk, the Board of Missions Report was unanimously approved. EDUCATION/YOUTH Anne Uhrie announced that she was happy with how the Children s Christmas Pageant went and said that she thought all the kids did great and had a good time. If the Bishop s visit is in December next year (2018), it is planned that the Christmas Pageant will be on that day. Otherwise, it will continue to be on the 2 nd Sunday in December. It was also discussed that Anne would talk to the Fellowship Committee on assisting with the Marshall Holiday Parade float. The float was not well attended this year, and some consideration/discussions need to be had about what to do moving forward. On a motion proposed by Scott Neubecker and seconded by Debbie Egnatuk, the Education/Youth Report was unanimously approved. FINANCIAL REPORT The Financial Report provided by Diane Vezmar, was presented by Andrea Tucker. On a motion proposed by Patty West and seconded by Nancy Isham, the Financial Report was unanimously approved. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Scott Neubecker thanked Ivan Egnatuk for fixing/replacing the light in the Sacristy. Neubecker continued with the scheduling of the install of the Kinderhaus door, which is taking place on Wednesday, December 27 th, 2017 at 9am. This is expected to take one day, but if it runs long, Rogers Glass will be on site to complete the project the following day. Matt Tucker is getting bids on repair work for the vestibules. Money from the Georgia Clayborn Trust will be used to pay for this repair. Becky Wright and Marguerite Grupke have offered to paint the Sacristy, Vesting Room and vestibules (once repair work is complete). In addition, there is plaster work that needs to be done, to the wall above the doorway, leading from the Altar to the Sacristy. Neubecker has contacted Rogers Glass to, in addition to the Kinderhaus door, also take a look at the latching problem of the back (handicap accessible) door. Finally, MACS has offered to pay for the overage, for the 3 snow removals that were done, the week they were using the Parish Hall (December 11-15). We will wait until the bill arrives, for a total. On a motion proposed by Anne Uhrie and seconded by Patty West, the Buildings and Grounds Report was unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS 1) A request from Randy Turpin, for repairs needed for the organ, was discussed (total cost =$1,200). The Vestry approved the repair work and stated that the money would come from the Sterling Murray Organ Fund (Nancy Isham motioned, Patty West seconded, unanimously approved). 2) On a motion proposed by Scott Neubecker and seconded by Debbie Egnatuk, the housing allowance of $15,000 for Mother Anne, was unanimously approved. 3) The 2018 budget was unanimously approved (motioned by Patty West and seconded by Debbie Egnatuk), with the following adjustments;

7 Add a line under Operating Income for Georgia Clayborn BOM Trust. Total amount will be $1,459 plus the interest earned in December. This total amount will then be added to the already budgeted $4,200, to the BOM budget line in Board of Missions Outreach. Add a line under Operating Income for Georgia Clayborn Sunday School Trust. Total amount will be $1,216 plus any interest earned in December. Substitute the Sunday School budget: $900 for Sunday School Curriculum and $316 for Christmas Pageant. Maximize the Music Director Trust draw and change the Transfer from Music Director Trust to $9,989 in Operating Income, change Music Director Salary to $26,000 and change Music Director FICA to $1,989. Add a secondary draw to the Operating Income to balance the budget (total amount of $12,094). 4) There are 4 spots to replace on the Vestry in Three 3 year terms and one 2 year term. Nominations have gone to Patty West and Julie Kaminski at this point. There being no other business to be considered, a motion to adjourn was proposed by Scott Neubecker, and seconded by Patty West, the meeting adjourned at 9:45pm, after a closing prayer was led by Mother Anne. Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 16 th, 2018 at 7pm in the Library Chapel at the Church.

8 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2018 Wednesday, Mar 28, 8:00 pm: Tenebrae Service Maundy Thursday, Mar 29, 6:00 pm Dinner followed by Eucharist and Foot Washing Thursday Night through Friday Morning, Mar 29 (8pm) Mar 30 (noon), The Altar of Repose A Prayer Vigil with the Reserved Sacrament. Those who wish may spend time praying in the Chapel any time between the end of the Maundy Thursday Eucharist and the Good Friday Service. Good Friday, Mar 30, 1:00 pm Communion from the Reserved Sacrament Holy Saturday, Mar 31, 10:30 am A brief service in observance of the day between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection Easter Eve, Mar 31, 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 1, 8:00 am and 10:00 am: Holy Eucharist

9 TRINITY LOVES AND JOYFULLY SERVES GOD THROUGH WORSHIP, OUTREACH, AND LOVE FOR ALL The Rev. Anne Schnaare. Phone# (269) (When not at the Church) You're Invited to Morning Prayer! Trinity has expanded its prayer life! As you may know, several people have been praying Morning Prayer on weekdays at 6:30am in the chapel for several years. Now the staff of Trinity has started praying Morning Prayer together on Thursdays at 8:45am in the Sanctuary. Both prayer groups are open to everyone - please join us! Bible Study Wednesday mornings, 10:00 to 11:00, in the chapel. Calling all who enjoy reading God's word and discussing what that may mean in our daily lives. Questions: contact Sarah Loomis Movie Night is Back!! For the month of March we will be showing a new Disney movie about a girl and her island and what she does to save it. Moana!! The movie starts at 6:15pm on March 23. This will give you time to get home from work, gather your family and friends, pick up your favorite take out for supper and make it for the movie. Please share with your friends and family to have them join us." Share Dinner The next Share Dinner will be March 30. Contact any Missions member if you would like to help. There will be a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Easter Egg Hunt Easter is but a month away and there are Easter eggs that will need filling! Please remember to bring in a bag of candy to help with the Easter Egg hunt. There is a basket located in the office. Camp Registration It's not too soon register your child or grandchild for Episcopal Youth Camp! Early Bird Registration is due Easter Monday, April 2nd, and scholarship applications are due Monday, April 16th. Applications are available in the parish office. Gift Cards The FOUNTAIN CLINIC has gift cards to over 700 businesses available for purchase. A complete list of available cards and order forms can be found on the missions bulletin board. The Clinic provides health and dental care to uninsured or under-insured people. Mission Events Rummage Sale April 13 and 14 The Rummage sale will be held Apr. 13 from 8-5 and Apr. 14 from There will be a $1 a bag sale on Sat. Set up will be Wed. afternoon Apr. 11 and Thurs. Apr. 12. Please bring donations in on Apr. 11 and 12 to the parish hall. Helpers are needed all 4 days.0 There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Diabetes Support Group Senior Health Partners is hosting a free monthly diabetes support group here at the church, on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:45-12:45, just before our fit an fun exercise class. Everyone is welcome. See Sue Lackey for more information.

10 Senior Health Fitness Class Trinity is hosting a Senior Fitness and Fun class. This is free and open to the public age 60 & older. Every Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, we share exercises anyone can do! Stretching, Flexibility, Balance, and Strength Building. Weekly health screenings will be available at the same time. We would love to see you and feel free to bring a friend! For info, please call Sue at (269) Keep Saving Those Receipts from Family Fare Our goal is $150,000. Remember, when you save the Family Fare receipts please, SAVE THE WHOLE RECEIPT. Do not cut off any part of it. Thank you. Youth Sundays are the second Sunday of each month. Please look for the sign-up sheet and tell us how you would like to participate. Our Trinity youth are looking for box tops for education labels to raise funds for their public classrooms. Just clip them, save them and bring them to the fellowship hall. The students will have a collection box near the kitchen. Tai Chi Class Continues On Thursdays at 6:00pm the Trinity Tai Chi group continues for all abilities. Tai Chi is a great, gentle way to add movement and balance to your life. The cost to drop in is $10 a class, so stop in and try it out. If you are interested, please contact Julie (269) Trinity Website It's time to spruce up the Trinity Website, and we need pictures. The goal is to have recent photos of each Trinity event: Children's Christmas Pageant, Bishop's Visit, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, Lenten Soup Suppers, Community Dinners, Rummage Sale, etc. Historic photos are also needed. Please digital photos to auhrie@sbcglobal.net. Print photos can be given to Anne Uhrie or put in her mailbox in the church office. All photos will be safely returned after they are scanned. ********************************************* Bookkeeper Hours: Diane Vezmar will be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am 2:00 pm and by appointment. Questions for the Bookkeeper? Please call the Church Office and leave a message. Diane will contact you to answer your questions as soon as she can. Mother Anne s hours vary. If you would like to meet with her, please call the office ( ) or Mother Anne s cell phone ( ) to set up an appointment. Office Notes - The Bulletin Deadline is Tuesday morning. - We have a new system for Bulletin and Newsletter additions. -Paper submissions for the Bulletin and the Newsletter can be placed in the designated basket in the Office. -Electronic submissions can be sent to the church address: trinityepis@sbcglobal.net. - The Newsletter Deadline is the 20 th of the preceding month. - Please note, we renew the Prayer List every month. - Check with the office if you would like a Trinity Visitor Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AFTER OFFICE HOURS, CONTACT NUMBERS ARE: Mother Anne Schnaare (269) Deborah Egnatuk, Senior Warden (269) Anne Uhrie, Junior Warden (269) Scott Neubecker, Chair of Building and Grounds (269)

11 MARCH ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS: 2 Allison Line 3 Kurt Letzring Amanda Battles 5 Carisa LeMay Lynda Dunn 6 Hannah Koch Jack MacQuaig Thomas McPherson 9 Robert Schuler Courtney West 10 Leah Sullivan 12 Britainy Wright 15 Teresa Nelson 16 Abby Mortensen Quincy Smith 18 Marguerite Grupke 19 Randy Turpin 21 Elizabeth Glynn 22 Ashley Connelly Smith 24 Colton Mainstone 25 Margi Brown 26 Emily Line Mike Olsson 28 Thomas Isham Suzanne Bedient Ava Isham Matthew Riser 30 Jennifer Diver BAPTISMS: 12 Brooklynn Taylor 17 Claudia Dean Mary McGuire Peggy Parrott 23 Benjamin Baker 25 Ryan Young 26 Lorna Llewellyn 28 Sarah Willerick Kathleen Christner Albert J. Neufer 29 Peter VanZandt WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: 21 Thomas & Nancy Isham Ivan & Debbie Egnatuk

12 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 The 4 th Sunday in The 5 th Sunday in Palm Sunday Easter Sunday The 2 nd Sunday of Easter Lent Lent.Celebrant The Rev. Anne Schnaare The Rev. Anne Schnaare The Rev. Anne Schnaare The Rev. Anne Schnaare The Rev. Anne Schnaare 8:00 am Lector / Jim Murphy Jim Unruh Wendy Pearson Jim Murphy Anthony Rodgers Eucharistic Minister Ushers Youth Mike Love/Garrett Isham Scott & Keri Koch Randy & Cherie Riser Youth Crucifer/Server Youth Anthony Rodgers Matthew Schnaare / Todd Kaminski Youth Charlie West Torch Bearers Youth Addison Tucker/ Jayla Battles/T. Spitzer Phoebe Schnaare/M.Schnaare Youth Brooklyn Tucker Faye Grupke/G. Spitzer Faye Grupke/Charlie West First Reader Youth Ivan Egnatuk Andrea Tucker Keri Koch Youth 2 nd Reader/Chalice Bearer Intercessor/Chalice Bearer Eucharistic Visitor Youth Patty West Scott Neubecker John Sullivan Youth Youth Matthew Schnaare Matthew Schnaare Mike Love Youth Rosemary Connelly Tom & Nancy Isham Diane McKiver Mike & Karla Love No Visitation No Visitation Ellie Lindberg Mike & AnneMarie Renaud Coffee Host Albright/Coulter Spitzer s Isham s Connelly s Tucker s Altar Guild E.Bowling/R.Somsel K.Fryar/C. McPherson K. Schoor/ Egnatuk K.Fryar/ West/Egnatuk E.Bowling/R.Somsel Altar Flower Offering OPEN OPEN In celebration of Tom and Ava Isham s Birthday Easter Lillies OPEN Count Team Andrea/Ivan Ruthann/Diane Joyce/James James/Paul Andrea/Joyce Schedule: March 2018