The monthly newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204-4019 Phone 410-823-3588; Fax 410-583-9047 trinityepiscopal@comcast.net www.trinitychurchtowson.org Rector: The Rev. Kenneth H. Saunders III rector@trinitychurchtowson.org Vocational Deacon Diane Fadely Director of Evangelism & Formation: Kathleen Capcara kathleen.capcara@gmail.com Organist & Choir Director: James Wincelowicz Music Team Leader: Doris Yousfi Interim Director of Trinity Episcopal Children s Center: The Rev. Beverly Braine director@tecckids.org Parish Administrator: Jan Schroeder trinityepiscopal@comcast.net Bookkeeper: Donna Blake Surprise Shop Director of Volunteers: Erin Woodward Sexton: Luis Tejeda The Trinity Times Trinity s Help YOUR Help Is Needed! November, 2012 Hurricane Sandy, the storm that swept through the Caribbean before heading north along the eastern coast of the US, caused significant damage as well as loss of life, with record flooding and power outages. Episcopal Relief & Development is in touch with partners in the Caribbean and along the US East Coast, and is ready to respond. We ask that you continue to pray for all who are impacted by the storm. In addition, we have established a dedicated Hurricane Sandy Response Fund to support the relief and recovery efforts in the Caribbean and the US. Our partners are conducting needs assessments and formulating relief activities. We will continue to cooperate as they minister to impacted communities. In the US, we are in contact with over a dozen Diocesan Disaster Coordinators about activities on diocesan and parish levels. We will work with our partners through the immediate relief and long-term recovery phases of their storm response. For more information, visit Episcopal Relief & Development's website, www.er-d.org, for updates on the aftermath of the storm, or to make a secure contribution to Episcopal Relief & Development's Hurricane Sandy Response Fund. Flyers will be available in church on Sunday with donation forms; if you would like to respond before then, Please make checks payable to: Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Inside this issue: Birthdays & Anniversaries Surprise Shop Trinity and beyond TECC News 2 3 The ASSISTANCE CENTER OF TOWSON CHURCHES assists the Department of Social Services each November by providing food to families in need. Last year the Towson community and supporting churches benefited 2,500 families. Christian Formation 4 Christian Formation 5 Music Notes 6 November Calendar 7 If you bring forth what is within you, What you bring forth will save you. Here is the list of items to fill each bag: 1 can sweet potatoes/yams (23-29 oz. can) 1 box instant mashed potatoes 2 cans meat/main dish (beef stew, chili, etc.; 15-24 oz. cans) 2 pkg. macaroni & cheese 1 large can fruit (20-30 oz. can) 1 box instant mashed potatoes 4 cans vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, etc.; 15 oz. cans) 1 lb. bag or box of rice 1 can cranberry sauce 1 cake or brownie mix Please follow these instructions as you prepare your bag(s): Please do not put money in the bags! Mail contributions to Trinity, marked ACTC. Please put ONLY the items on the list in your bag, identifying whether your bag contains all listed items (mark it COMPLETE; or INCOMPLETE, with a list of the missing items). Please bring bags to the church before November 13. Bags should be packed with large cans on the bottom and lighter items on top. Reusable grocery bags are best; OR a double brown grocery bag in a double plastic bag. OR NEW this year: ACTC has arranged with 4 local grocery stores (Timonium: Mars 410-252-3311, Giant 410-308-3868 and Shop Rite 410-308-8700; Towson: Giant 410-377-2673) to participate in the Thanksgiving Drive, to make it easier for people to participate. Packed bags may be picked up at Customer Service Counters for $23 (please call ahead for multiple bags).
Page 2 November Birthdays The Trinity Surprise Shop 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 21 23 24 25 26 28 Catharine Rommel Byron Fenstermaker Aimee Grable, Thomas Morthole Heather Ayotte, Richard Keiser, Kelley McPherson, William Traband Phoebe Brown Eric Kimball Hugh Andrew, Jane Dean Murray Fenstermaker, John Goode Martha Alder, Thomas Hinson Melissa Jenkins, Jonathan Miskimon Katherine Richardson Kimberly Cjazkowski, Kelly Saunders Robert Powell Mary Banks, Stephen Nicholson Lori Preston Robert Edwards Megan Culp, Charles Peter Howard Relema Mwaisela Laura Smith Thomas King, Rosemary Lathrop, Grace Pryor, Betsey Spragins Rose Halstead Mason Ayotte, Jasmin Williams The Surprise Shop, in the former Rectory next door to the church, is a consignment and thrift store, with all proceeds contributing to Trinity s outreach programs. We had a wonderful Volunteer Luncheon on October 5 at Edenwald. Special thanks to Elsie Tyrala for coordinating the event and to Susan Roswell for her beautiful handmade invitations and favors. This was our largest gathering (45) in years! We welcome new volunteers Joan Creighton, Joanie Miller, Pat Gorman, Lynda Slater and Maureen Rodgers. November Anniversaries 1 2 3 11 18 21 23 Stephen and Jennifer Sword James and Sheri Pessagno Gregory and Nancy Gabell Charles and Virginia Shaeffer Jennifer and Matthew Andersen Lyle and Cynthia Patzkowsky Matthew and Lara Hjortsberg Our Thanksgiving Lunch for the men and women of Prologue will be November 20. Help in the form of Dollars for Dinner or food donations will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Erin or Diane at the shop to ask how you can help. This is our biggest meal of the year and the appreciation for it is sincerely felt by Prologue and its clients. Would You Like To Get Your Trinity Times Sooner, AND Save Paper? Help Trinity save money and paper, AND get your news earlier, by putting your name on the e-mail Newsletter distribution list. Send an e-mail (trinityepiscopal@comcast.net) to let us know you wish to receive the Times electronically. We will be closed November 22, 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving weekend. The shop closes for the Christmas season December 15 at 4:00 p.m. You may access Surprise Shop information via our Facebook page or Website! Erin Woodward, Surprise Shop Director of Volunteers
Trinity s New Pastoral Care Committee Page 3 Part of our mission statement says that we are an inclusive and caring Christ-centered community. Trinity has always been proud of the friendly welcome newcomers receive here. Many of us feel a sense of extended family among Trinity parishioners. At times of difficulty, especially health problems, the Trinity family comes to help with casseroles, cards and kind words of encouragement. This has been accomplished with no formal organization. The problem is that some people may have fallen through the cracks. We need a better way to be sure that no one is neglected. At the September Vestry meeting, the vestry voted to create a formal Pastoral Care committee, charged with encouraging and enabling the laypeople of our parish to tend to the pastoral needs of the Trinity community. With the help of the Rev. Diane Fadely (our deacon), Diane Serex-Dougan (vestry liaison), and Nancy Nicholson (junior warden), our first meeting took place on October 25, 2012. We will continue scheduling and sending out Eucharistic Visitors to bring the Sacrament to those unable to attend services. We will be sending cards to those experiencing hard times and joyful times. We ll organize dinners to be delivered to those with new babies or those having surgery. We ll help the clergy call and visit those who need some friendly visits. Consider whether this might be a calling for you. Check out our table at the All Saints Ministry Fair on November 4. All of us are called to visit the sick, celebrate with the joyful, mourn with the grieving, visit the lonely. Join us! Nancy Nicholson, Junior Warden Trinity Episcopal Children s Center (TECC) Fall Holidays at TECC Halloween TECC teachers and students had a wonderful time with their very own Halloween parade, which began in the school at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, when children in costumes walked with their families in a procession through some businesses in our block (Roly Poly and the bank), then the Surprise Shop, church office, and back to TECC. Thanksgiving The annual Thanksgiving feast is scheduled for Wednesday, November 21 a festive time for TECC children to celebrate the upcoming holiday as a school community, and with their family members. Congratulations! Tommy King, Trinity acolyte, reader and youth group member, was elected Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 729. He is a Star Scout on his way to becoming a n E a g l e Scout. He thanks everyone who supported his popcorn sales drive to benefit his troop. In addition, he was recently elected Treasurer of the Student Government Association of Dumbarton Middle School! Consumer Alert from the Office of People s Counsel From Joanie Smith Miller During the June 29 derecho, and last week s Hurricane Sandy, many households experienced loss of electricity and telephone landline service. Verizon has a priority telephone repair program for seniors and customers with medical problems. On January 25, 2011, the Public Service Commission approved a prioritization program for Verizon s customers. A Verizon customer who is 65 years or older or who has a medical condition requiring repair priority can be pre-certified for repair priority if the customer is without alternative access to Emergency 911 service (a cell phone or another telephone line in the household). Customers who meet these conditions and file the appropriate certifications will receive priority for repairs (24-hour out of service repair commitment) when an outage is reported. Follow this link for more information and applications for the program: http://www22.verizon.com/support/residential/phone/homephone/general+support/ request+repair+service/repair+priority/129572.htm. Maryland office of People s Counsel 410-767-8150; 800-207-4055; www.opc.state.md.us October 2012
Page 4 Christian Formation for All Ages Christian Education is a lifelong learning process at Trinity. In addition to weekday Bible study classes for adults, Sunday morning classes for people of all ages are offered at 10:00 a.m. in the parish hall and environs. All Saints Ministry Fair Christian Formation Offerings, November, 2012 Over 20 displayers, one tightly-filled room, hundreds of different visions of God leading us to recognize the saints among us, both past and present. We learn so much from each others ministries! Many took this opportunity to wander, talk to others, pick-up resources and share new ideas to take home. This event took place in Memorial Hall after all 3 services on Sunday, November 4, and gave all the chance to experience the feast of creativity and resourcefulness that is Trinity Church! Sunday, November 4 All Saints Sunday Sunday, November 4 Ministry Fair after all 3 services Tuesday, November 6 Wednesday, November 7 Friday, November 9 Sunday, November 11 Tuesday, November 13 Wednesday, November 14 Sunday, November 18 Tuesday, November 20 Wednesday, November 21 Sunday, November 25 Tuesday, November 27 Wednesday, November 28 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Quiet Service with Holy Communion Family service Education Sunday school for all Joseph ages Ruler in Egypt Communion Service with music Bible class (Biblical Archaeology) Bible class (Synoptic Gospels) Mothers Support Group (MSG) Quiet Service with Holy Communion Family service 2nd 2 Sunday Breakfast Communion Service with music Bible class (Biblical Archaeology) Bible class (Synoptic Gospels) Quiet Service with Holy Communion Family service Education for all ages Education for all ages Communion Service with music Bible class (Biblical Archaeology) Bible class (Synoptic Gospels) Quiet Service with Holy Communion Family service Education for all ages Communion Service with music Bible class (Biblical Archaeology) Bible class (Synoptic Gospels) Sunday Adult Forums in November Sunday mornings, 10:00-10:50 in Memorial Hall What Are You Longing For? The O Antiphons The O Antiphons refer to the seven antiphons that are recited or chanted during Advent. The O Antiphons have been part of our liturgical tradition since the very early Church. Each one highlights a title for the Messiah and a prophecy of Isaiah. This four-week series will explore the historic and theological importance of some of the antiphons as we discover how these ancient prayers have meaning for issues we face today. November 18 The O Antiphons: A Rich Liturgical Tradition Leader: Nancy Nicholson You will learn many amazing facts and be moved by the beautiful language and rich tradition in this introduction to The O Antiphons. November 25 The O Antiphons: O Lord and Ruler Leader: Dennis King Since this O Antiphon addresses God as law-giver on Mt. Sinai, Dennis King, Towson attorney and long-time Trinity parishioner will share his insights about the Christian longing for justice in today s world.
Breakfasts at Trinity Page 5 Since September 2009, on the Second Sunday of every month, Trinity parishioners and friends have enjoyed a sit -down breakfast complete with flowers, tablecloths, real dishes, and cloth napkins. This is a good way to introduce newcomers to our congregation. Have you invited a friend or neighbor to share a meal with us? On November 11, Veteran s Day could be the perfect opportunity to invite a veteran of any age or someone who knows a veteran, to eat breakfast with the inclusive and caring Christ-centered community that is Trinity church. Plan to bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a hot, tasty meal at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial Hall. Sunday School in November November 4: During the Ministry Fair, pre-k through 6 will meet as usual and learn the story of Joseph, Ruler in Egypt. November 11: There will be no education hour, so all may participate in the Veterans Day 2nd Sunday breakfast. November 18: The Sunday school lesson is Elijah is Fed. November 25: The Sunday school lesson is Elijah, Tight With God (prayer) Be An Angel for ACTC The Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC) provides emergency assistance to poor and needy families in our area. The center is run by a director and a team of trained volunteers who interview each applicant to determine their specific needs. People are referred to ACTC from 48 churches in Baltimore County. You can help a needy family provide a better Christmas for their loved ones Look for the Angel Trees in the back of church or the entryway to Memorial Hall, in late November, and remove a card from the tree. Buy the item listed on the card If you prefer, purchase a $10 gift card from Target or Walmart. Bring your gift to the church office by December 12. *www.actconline.info/ Planning NOW for the Christmas Pageant A child s participation in telling the story of Jesus birth can be an important part of their adult Christmas memories. It will soon be time to get ready for the annual Trinity Christmas Pageant, which takes place at 4:00 on Christmas Eve December 24. Rehearsals will be brief (for most parts) and take place during December Sunday school time from 10:00-11:00. Sign your children up for this year s pageant during Sunday school in late November. Your child s teacher will approach you with a sign-up form. Don t let your angels and shepherds miss participating in this heart-warming performance on Christmas Eve. We need your talents to lead or help with the Christmas Pageant this year. There are many ways you can contribute to this holiday production- from making props, repairing costumes or serving a pre-pageant snack to helping actors dress and giving stage directions.
Page 6 Music Notes Trinity Times You are cordially invited to join the 11:00 Choir or the 9:00 Music Team! Choir rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Guild Room. Pick the best time for you! Sing with us once a year or every week; there is NO obligation! The Choir currently consists of about 15 devoted individuals with a love for proclaiming God s word through music. They sing each Sunday at the 11:00 AM Service and help lead Trinity s congregation in liturgy. For more information, contact Jim Wincelowicz at james_wincelowicz@me.com OR 410-823-3588. The Music Team rehearses at 6:00 on Tuesday evenings in the church. For more information, contact Doris Yousfi at deepitra@aol.com or 410-596-7021. Trinity s NEW Music Series took off on Sunday, October 21and landed safely! Free-will offerings were accepted and donated to the Assistance Center of Towson Churches. Over $300 was raised! Thank YOU ALL for such SPECTACULAR support! Future events There will be an Advent Lessons and Carols Saturday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. We will study the O Antiphons, a unique work of art and special ornament for pre- Christmas liturgy, which take us from beginning (before creation) to the very gates of Bethlehem. The predominant theme stresses hope of our Savior s coming. Join us as we journey through this season of anticipation! The next Candlelight Concert will be Sunday, February 17 at 5:00 p.m.! If YOU would like to be a guest musician, contact Jim Wincelowicz at james_wincelowicz@me.com OR 410-823-3588. Can you read music? If not, YOU RE IN LUCK! Jim teaches MUSIC THEORY on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:00 in the Guild Room. ANYONE and EVERYONE are welcome! For more information, contact Jim Wincelowicz. Stay up to date with Music at Trinity by friending us on our new facebook page: Trinity Towson Music Ministry Learn More About Trinity s Historic Pipe Organ!! Have you ever wondered what it is like to play a pipe organ? Do you find yourself gazing aimlessly at the glistening cylinders protruding from the Nave walls each Sunday while attentively listening to Fr. Ken s Sermon and wondering, How does that thing work?! If so, there isn t a better place to be! The current organ was built in 1939 by M. P. Möller and consisted of 12 ranks. It was rebuilt in 1979 and greatly enlarged. The instrument as it is known today still contains pipes from an original organ installed at Trinity for just $800 in 1887! Contact Jim Wincelowicz and make an appointment to take a tour of Trinity s historical pipe organ!
November, 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Trinity Times Page 7 4 All Saints Sunday 11 24 Pentecost 18 25 Pentecost 25 Christ the King 19 (ACTC baskets in MH) 20 (ACTC baskets in MH) (7:00 for newcomers) 14 (ACTC baskets in MH) (7:00 for newcomers) (7:00 for newcomers) at Ascension Lutheran (7:00 for newcomers) 1 All Saints Day 15 (ACTC baskets in MH) 22 Thanksgiving (Church office, TECC and Surprise Shop closed) 16 (ACTC baskets in MH) 17 (ACTC baskets in MH) (Church office, TECC and Surprise Shop closed) (Surprise Shop closed) 8:00 Eucharist 9:00 Eucharist 9:30 Choir rehearsal 10:00 Trinity Ministry Fair Sunday school pk-6 11:00 Eucharist 4:30 Regional Youth Event 8:00 Eucharist 9:00 Eucharist 9:30 Choir rehearsal 10:00 2nd Sunday Breakfast 11:00 Eucharist 8:00 Eucharist 9:00 Eucharist 9:30 Choir rehearsal 10:00 Education hour 11:00 Eucharist 6:00 TU Campus Min. Board 8:00 Eucharist 9:00 Eucharist 9:30 Choir rehearsal 10:00 Education hour 11:00 Eucharist 5 6:00 Tai Chi (MH) 12 6:00 Tai Chi (GR) 6:00 Tai Chi (GR) 7:00 Vestry (GR) 26 6:00 Tai Chi (MH) 6 10:30 Bible Class (lib.) 6:00 Music Team (church) 7:00 Evang./Hospitality (lib.) 7:00 AA (MH) 13 10:30 Bible Class (lib.) 6:00 Music Team (church) 7:00 Finances (lib.) 7:00 AA (MH) 10:30 Bible Class (lib.) 11:00 Prologue lunch 6:00 Music Team (church) 7:00 AA (GR) 27 10:30 Bible Class (lib.) 6:00 Music Team (church) 7:00 AA (GR) 7 7:30 Changing Focus (MH) 7:30 Bible Class (lib.) 7:30 Changing Focus (GR) 7:30 Bible Class (lib.) 21 TECC Thanksgiving Feast 7:00 Changing Focus (MH) 7:30 Thanksgiving Service 28 7:00 Changing Focus (MH) 7:30 Bible Class (lib.) 12:00 Eucharist (chapel) 6:30 EfM (lib.) 7:30 Choir (GR) 8 12:00 Eucharist (chapel) 6:30 EfM (lib.) 7:00 TECC steering comm. 7:30 Choir (GR) 12:00 Eucharist (chapel) 6:30 EfM (lib.) 7:00 Property Committee 7:30 Choir (GR) 29 6:30 EfM (lib.) 7:30 Choir (GR) 2 3 9 6:30 Mothers Group 23 30 9:00 TECC family service 10 10:00 TECC Book/PJ Party 24
Sunday Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Eucharist Coffee Hour 9:00 a.m. Eucharist Coffee Hour 10:00 a.m. Education Hour Programs for all ages 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Coffee Hour Thursday: 12:00 noon Eucharist Trinity Church 120 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 410-823-3588 Address Service Requested Time Dated Material Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No. 351 Trinity s Mission Trinity Episcopal Church is an inclusive and caring Christ-centered community nurtured by our worship and tradition. We ask God to strengthen and guide us as we live out our mission to welcome and celebrate the diversity of all people through spiritual education, growth in faith, and service in Christ s Name. December 2012 newsletter deadline will be November 15 Share the good news about Trinity people, programs and events. Leave news in the church office or e-mail articles to Jan Schroeder at trinityepiscopal@comcast.net Trinity Episcopal Children s Center TECC is a Preschool offering full time childcare for children ages 2 through Pre-K. We are open 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, year round. You can visit us on the web at www.tecckids.org or contact the office for more information tecckids@tecckids.org (410) 823-3589