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 OUTREACH OUTREACH IS CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON HELPING THE CHRISTIAN CLEARING HOUSE WITH SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR DIAPERS, WIPES, DEODORANT, TOOTHPASTE, TOILET TISSUE, SHAMPOO, LAUNDRY SOAP, DISH SOPA,

2 2 2 OUTREACH OUTREACH IS CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON HELPING THE CHRISTIAN CLEARING HOUSE WITH SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR DIAPERS, WIPES, DEODORANT, TOOTHPASTE, TOILET TISSUE, SHAMPOO, LAUNDRY SOAP, DISH SOPA, BAR SOAP OR BODY WASH, ETC. THE COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO LEAD EFFORTS AND TO PROVIDE THOSE GROUPS WHO NEED HELP WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND BASIC NECESSITIES. IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS OR WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE COMMITTEE, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. THANK YOU! You never know when you might meet On Mardi Gras, CSG helped Vestry with the ever delightful pancake and sausage supper. A good turnout enjoyed the repast which was followed by burning of last year s palms for use on Ash Wednesday. Sure and Begorrah! We ll celebrate St. Patrick s Day with Game Night in the Parish Hall. A new board game will test our knowledge about Trinity s beginnings. Bring your favorite board game and, if you choose, green beer (or other libation of choice!). CSG will provide the snacks. Come prepared for fun (and competition): Saturday March 17, 7:00 to???? Preparations are being made for our traditional Easter celebrations: Children s flower processional, Brunch, and Easter egg hunt (weather will determine location). Look for sign-up sheets on the Bulletin Board in the Parish Hall. And... grab a cup of coffee and a friend and join us for our next meeting following the 9:30 service on March 4. Ginny Lee Pilstl, Chair It s time to Christ in a stranger s guise. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11 th. SERVERS We are especially in need of new servers. 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!

3 3 THE RECTOR WRITES We are now in the midst of Lent and are, thus, being reminded pretty regularly that each of us is but dust. Our Creation story tells us that God fashioned Adam out of the dust of the earth. Physicists will tell us that about 40% of the atoms in our bodies (everything but the hydrogen atoms) come from stardust. Both the theological truth and the scientific truth suggest our impermanence. We return to the dust of the earth. We're buried and we decay and eventually nobody will be left to remember us. The stardust of which we are made will eventually break apart into subatomic particles or freeze as the universe expands or suffer heat death when the universe reaches maximum entropy or face some other nasty sounding fate. In short, all that we are and all that we have is temporary. This may sound pretty bleak. That's probably why, as I've said before, our culture is in death denial - sterilizing death and shielding us from its imminence. I think there's Good News here, though. We do believe in an afterlife, after all, but I think there's something more immediately helpful about realizing our mortality. Namely, it helps us put our lives into perspective and to live them more fruitfully and joyously. I used to get pretty anxious relatively regularly, and occasionally I still go through periods in which I'm more susceptible to anxiety than is normal. Believe me, it's not easy for anybody to admit this, but especially for a priest, who is expected to be a nonanxious presence in his or her community. While a number of approaches have helped me cope with this reality about myself, the recognition of my own mortality the fact that I'm only going to be around for so long has helped, too. It has helped me realize that God has given me an indeterminate but finite amount of time to love and be loved, to serve and be served, to live and to enrich the lives of others. Letting little problems cause inordinate stress and caring too much about what others think of me militates against making the best of the time God has given me to enjoy the life God has given me and care for the people God has brought into my life. I hope the reminder of mortality we all received on Ash Wednesday and continue to focus on during this season will help put things into perspective for you, too. There is so little time and so much to do that we do ourselves, each other, and God a disservice if we get all wrapped up in unimportant stuff. I leave you with the words of the Swiss philosopher Henri-Frédéric Amiel which have meant a great deal to me: Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to love, make haste to be kind! Yours in service to the Gospel, John

4 Getting to know you, getting to know all about you Interviews with Trinity parishioners will soon appear in Tidings.

Mark Creighton, Property Chair HOLY WEEK and EASTER SCHEDULE of SERVICES March 25, Palm Sunday 9:30 a.m. Combined/Liturgy of the Palms Wednesday, March 28 12:05 Holy Eucharist 7 p.m. Tenebrae March 29, Maundy Thursday 7 p.

m. The Great Vigil of Easter April 1, Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Combined service with children s flower procession Easter Brunch Children s Easter Egg Hunt TRINITY KNITTING CIRCLE The Trinity Knitting

4 4 Getting to know you, getting to know all about you Interviews with Trinity parishioners will soon appear in Tidings. PROPERTY COMMITTEE We will have a clean-up day on Saturday, March 24 th beginning at 9 a.m. There will be opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Please plan to join us! Thanks! Mark Creighton, Property Chair HOLY WEEK and EASTER SCHEDULE of SERVICES March 25, Palm Sunday 9:30 a.m. Combined/Liturgy of the Palms Wednesday, March 28 12:05 Holy Eucharist 7 p.m. Tenebrae March 29, Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Agapé meal 9 p.m. Prayer Watch (until 8 a.m. Friday) March 30, Good Friday 8 a.m. Holy Hour Devotion (Prayer Watch ends) 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Liturgy of the Day w/communion Saturday, March 31 7 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter April 1, Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Combined service with children s flower procession Easter Brunch Children s Easter Egg Hunt TRINITY KNITTING CIRCLE The Trinity Knitting Circle meets the second Monday of each month except December. Our next meeting will be Monday, March 12 th at 1 p.m. We have a new project in the works stay tuned for information. If you knit or crochet, please join our circle. If you would like to learn, you may give me a call at Purls, Pat Fox WEB SITE 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 - Please check it out and let us know what you think! 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!

On Saturday, March 10 th, the Trudeau family will hop in to cook the Parish Breakfast. Join us at 8:30 for great food and fellowship.

EASTER FLOWERS Flower orders will be taken for lilies, tulips, and hyacinths to decorate the church for Easter.

ITEMS FOR APRiL tidings Should be submitted By Wednesday, March 21 st. thank YOU!

Please make your reservation with Joanne McPherson by Wednesday, March 7.

Kroger shoppers of Trinity earned $116.16 from the 25 households participating during the past quarter through the Kroger Community Rewards Program!

5 On Saturday, March 10 th, the Trudeau family will hop in to cook the Parish Breakfast. Join us at 8:30 for great food and fellowship. 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! EASTER FLOWERS Flower orders will be taken for lilies, tulips, and hyacinths to decorate the church for Easter. Forms will be in the bulletin beginning March 11th. The plants are $8 each again this year. ITEMS FOR APRiL tidings Should be submitted By Wednesday, March 21 st. thank YOU! COFFEE CORNER March coffee hour hosts 4 th Sue Ann Sandusky 11 th Rita & Deke Roberts 18 th Annie Stricklin 25 th Nancy Abbey 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. THANK YOU for the donations of coffee and decaf! 5 On Friday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. the Lunch Bunch will meet at the Cedar Valley Cafe, 1132 Tiffin Avenue. Please make your reservation with Joanne McPherson by Wednesday, March 7. KROGER REWARDS IT WILL SOON BE TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM. EACH YEAR IN APRIL IT IS NECESSARY TO KEEP UP-TO- DATE. Kroger shoppers of Trinity earned $ from the 25 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. WHERE DO YOU FIT?? Everyone has special gifts share yours with your church! Please consider lending your skills and talents to a committee in an area of interest or skill. Just contact a committee or vestry member to join.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 2 Ray Hall 9 Mel Proctor, Mary Parks 15 Bill Trudeau 18 Phyllis Watkins 20 Kathy Creighton 23 Erica Arthur MARCH ANNIVERSARIES Do you have a March

ALTAR 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. E-mail to trinfin@att.

6 KEEPING IN TOUCH PERSONAL NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AND ABOUT THE TRINITY FAMILY.

) PLEASE SUBMIT THEM BY THE 3 RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOR THE NEXT PUBLICATION.

6 MARCH BIRTHDAYS 2 Ray Hall 9 Mel Proctor, Mary Parks 15 Bill Trudeau 18 Phyllis Watkins 20 Kathy Creighton 23 Erica Arthur MARCH ANNIVERSARIES Do you have a March Anniversary? Please let Deborah know. ALTAR 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 altar flowers from a florist they should be delivered to the church between 9 a.m. and noon on Friday. Thanks! 6 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! The sign-up sheet for altar flowers is on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Our deepest sympathies to the family of Caroline Dunham 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 Chris s information is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall.

7 A PRAYER FOR MARCH Heavenly Father, help me to be steadfast and persistent in my prayers.

Music Notes We are working on new music for the Holy Week and Easter and could use even more singers. Please consider joining and thank you for your continued support of this ministry.

We go through many towels - sometimes taken to be washed, used to clean the kitchen or pick up floor spills and pitched, etc. Any that might find their way to the kitchen will be greatly appreciated.

7 7 A PRAYER FOR MARCH Heavenly Father, help me to be steadfast and persistent in my prayers. I know that you love to hear the prayers of your children and that when I pray shamelessly to you, you will answer me. Amen. Music Notes We are working on new music for the Holy Week and Easter and could use even more singers. Please consider joining and thank you for your continued support of this ministry. Parker THE MYSTERY OF THE DISAPPEARING DISHTOWELS Do you have any gently used kitchen towels you might donate to restock the kitchen supply? We go through many towels - sometimes taken to be washed, used to clean the kitchen or pick up floor spills and pitched, etc. Any that might find their way to the kitchen will be greatly appreciated. DIRECTORY UPDATES There are copies of an update but in the short time since it came out, many changes and omissions have been noted. There are forms in the parish hall please update (or provide) your information. Thanks! TAIZÉ PRAYER Sunday, March 18 th is the next services of the season of Taizé Prayer 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. Our season of Taizé Prayer runs from October through March, held the 3 rd Sunday of each month at 5:00pm. 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 setup on the 3 rd Sunday of the month. If you are a musician and want to join our ensemble, we meet at 3:45pm before the service to rehearse you are most welcome. If you wish to host a reception or help with same, there is a signup 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 in March and give it a try we hope you will find the experience most worthwhile. Kim Grove

8 Trinity will hold a family game night and St.

and lasting as long as there are players.

favorites! Snacks are provided and adults may bring their green beer or other libation!

On Friday, March 23 rd, there will be a fish fry instead of dining out.

Mark your calendars and watch for more information!

8 8 Trinity will hold a family game night and St. Patrick s Day party on Saturday, March 17 th, beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting as long as there are players. Games of all types and for all ages and abilities will be available and you may also bring your favorites! Snacks are provided and adults may bring their green beer or other libation! So there is plenty to eat and drink, we need to know how many will attend and how many of them are under 18. Please sign up on the bulletin board. If you have questions, contact Ginny Lee Pilstl. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Trinity s traditional Stations of the Cross will be each Friday night during Lent beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the service, participants are invited to enjoy a meal together at one of the local eateries. On Friday, March 23 rd, there will be a fish fry instead of dining out. LENTEN FISH FRY On Friday, March 23 rd Trinity will host a fish fry following Stations of the Cross. Mark your calendars and watch for more information! 2018 Offering envelopes are on the table in the parish hall. There are also several boxes of un-numbered ones help yourself! If you would like numbered envelopes and didn t order them, there are several boxes still available. Please let Deborah know if you would like a set! TRINITY 2018 VESTRY Ginny Lee Pilstl, Senior Warden Nancy Abbey, Junior Warden Sue Ann Sandusky, Clerk Deb Bartlett Julie Boucher Jim Ellerbe Mel Proctor Lisa Robeson Will Slater Peg Daily Treasurer

9 EVENT CALENDAR MARCH 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAR 1 MAR 2 MAR 3 5:30 Stations of the Cross/meal MAR 4 MAR 5 MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 8 MAR 9 MAR 10 3 rd Sunday in Lent

al 8:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast SPRING AHEAD Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on March 11 MAR 11 MAR 12 MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 15 MAR 16 MAR 17 4 th Sunday in Lent 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 1 p.

m. Taizé 5:15 Bible study 1 st Day of Spring ITEMS FOR TIDINGS DUE 12:05 Wednesday Worship 5:30 Stations of the Cross 6:30 9 a.m. Spring clean-up day MAR 25 MAR 26 MAR 27 MAR 28 MAR 29 MAR 30 MAR 31 Combined 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 1 p.

9 9 EVENT CALENDAR MARCH 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAR 1 MAR 2 MAR 3 5:30 Stations of the Cross/meal MAR 4 MAR 5 MAR 6 MAR 7 MAR 8 MAR 9 MAR 10 3 rd Sunday in Lent 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour CSG WMAC in Perrysburg 5:15 Bible study 12:05 Wednesday Worship 11:30 Lunch Cedar ValleyCafé 5:30 Stations of the Cross/meal 8:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast SPRING AHEAD Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on March 11 MAR 11 MAR 12 MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 15 MAR 16 MAR 17 4 th Sunday in Lent 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 1 p.m. Knitting Circle 5:15 Bible study 12:05 Wednesday Worship 5:30 Stations of the Cross/meal 7 p.m. Family Game Night MAR 18 MAR 19 MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 22 MAR 23 MAR 24 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 5 p.m. Taizé 5:15 Bible study 1 st Day of Spring ITEMS FOR TIDINGS DUE 12:05 Wednesday Worship 5:30 Stations of the Cross 6:30 9 a.m. Spring clean-up day MAR 25 MAR 26 MAR 27 MAR 28 MAR 29 MAR 30 MAR 31 Combined 9:30 Holy Eucharist Coffee hour 1 p.m. Vestry 8:30 Morning Prayer 5:15 Bible Study 12:05 Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Agape meal 9 p.m. Prayer Watch 8 a.m. Holy Hour Devotion Good Friday 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Communion 7 p.m. Flower of the month Daffodil Birthstone Aquamarine

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

Trinity Episcopal Church 128 West Hardin Street Findlay, Ohio 45840 The Episcopal Church serving Hancock County, Ohio and beyond 2017 2 OUTREACH GREETINGS ALL EVEN AS SPRING APPROACHES, BLANKETS ARE STILL