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May 2008
Mock Turtle Marionette Theater —see pg. 3
Protecting Trinity’s Children —see pg. 3
Ah, Perfect Moments of Peace —see pg. 3
Calling all Knitters to Ministry —see pg. 4
Swaddling Cloths —see pg. 4
Cruising to Equity —see pg. 5
Camping Trip —see pg. 5
Summer Day Camp —see pg. 5
Animal Vaccination Clinic —see pg. 5
Thank you from Pastor LaurieAnn —see pg. 6
Arthur Isaiah’s Daily Office —see pg. 7
Newcomer & Fellowship Ministries —see pg. 7
Benedictine Retreat —see pg. 8
Upcoming Youth Events —see pg. 10
Adult Forum —see pg. 11
Spiritual Movie Group —see pg. 12
Church Mouse Retires —see pg. 13
Ruth’s Prayer —see pg. 13
April 2008
Parish Logo —see pg. 3
Earth Day Clean-up —see pg. 3
Theatre Party —see pg. 3
Italian Buffet —see pg. 3
Adult Forum —see pg. 4
Children in College or Military Service? —see pg. 4
Prayer Beads Ministry —see pg. 4
Cruising to Equity —see pg. 5
Journaling —see pg. 5
Fellowship —see pg. 5
“Beowulf” Discussion Group —see pg. 6
Daughters of the King —see pg. 6
Arthur Isaiah’s Daily Office —see pg. 7
Outreach Fair —see pg. 7
Calling all Booklovers —see pg. 8
Retreat —see pg. 9
Easter Sermon —see pg. 11
Newcomers/Fellowship Meeting —see pg. 10
A Benedictine Exploration —see pg. 11
March 2008
"Your old men shall dream dreams…” —see pg. 1
Easter Flower Memorial Form —see pg. 3
Church Family/Health Ministry —see pg. 3
TGIF News —see pg. 4
Trinity as I See It —see pg. 4
A Field Guide to Holy Week —see pg. 6
Holy Week Services —see pg. 7
Earth Day Clean-Up —see pg. 8
Cruising to Equity —see pg. 9
Spiritual Movie Group —see pg. 9
Spiritual Journaling Group —see pg. 9
Theatre Party —see pg. 9
Choir Leadership —see pg. 9
Adult Forum Schedule —see pg. 10
Insurance Officer Appointed —see pg. 10
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity —see pg. 10
The Spirituality of Work —see pg. 10
Ask the Rector —see pg. 11
Outreach Fair —see pg. 11
Easter Offerings —see pg. 11
Palm Crosses —see pg. 12
Singing in the Church Choir —see pg. 12
Ethics for the New Millennium —see pg. 13
February 2008
Reflection on Isaiah 55:10-11 —see pg. 3
Adult Forums in February —see pg. 3
Introducing our Newest Staff Member —see pg. 3
TGIF —see pg. 4
Thank you note —see pg. 4
Journaling Group —see pg. 4
“Ask the Rector” —see pg. 5
Animal Vaccination Clinic —see pg. 5
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity —see pg. 5
December at Trinity —see pg. 6
Homily for Edith Wilson’s Funeral —see pg. 8
Morning and Evening Prayer —see pg. 9
Bonaventure Study Group —see pg. 9
Sermon at the Institution of the Rev. Laura Howell —see pg. 10
In the Garden —see pg. 11
Spiritual Movie Group —see pg. 13
New Rector’s Warden announced —see pg. 13
“Cruising to Equity” at Trinity —see pg. 14
A Letter from Andrew McIntosh —see pg. 15
Diocesan Youth Events —see pg. 15
Annual Meeting Election Results —see pg. 15
Resolutions of Courtesy —see pg. 16
Pancake Supper —see pg. 17
January 2008
A Spiritual Journey in Recovery from Alcohol—see pg. 3
Cruising to Equity—see pg. 4
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity—see pg. 4
Children & Youth Program—see pg. 4
Parish Luncheon—see pg, 4
2008 Pledge Envelope Packets—see pg, 4
Thank you from Resurrection Lutheran Church—see pg, 5
Annual Meeting—see pg, 6
Spiritual Movie Group—see pg, 6
Day of Prayer for the Church, the Diocese and the World—see pg, 7
December 2007
Celebration of New Ministry —see pg. 3
Advent is Coming! —see pg. 4
TGIF News —see pg. 5
Victory House —see pg. 6
St. Thomas Becket —see pg. 7
The Baltimore Consort —see pg. 9
Christmas Week Worship —see pg. 10
From the Soup Kitchen —see pg. 10
Christmas Poinsettias —see pg. 10
Holiday Traditions —see pg. 11
Animal Food Bank —see pg. 12
Cruising to Equity —see pg. 12
Pastoral Care Opportunity —see pg. 12
DOK —see pg. 13
Worship & Music of the Season —see pg. 13
Sermon by Mo. Laura on Apocalyptic Scriptures —see pg. 14
Designer Soupathon —see pg. 16
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity —see pg. 17
Advent & Christmas Events —see pg. 17
Classical Music Symposium —see pg. 17
Thanksgiving Day Sermon —see pg. 18
Christmas Caroling —see pg. 19
“God’s Good Gifts”: Father Dick’s Farewell Sermon —see pg. 20
Spiritual Movie Group —see pg. 21
Adult Forum —see pg. 19
Altar Flowers —see pg. 21
November 2007
from the Re-Retiring Interim....—see pg. 1
Vestry accepting nominations for 2008—see pg. 4
Movie Group—see pg. 4
Adult Forum in November—see pg. 5
Chimes from the Music Office—see pg. 5
St. Macrina the Younger—see pg. 6
New Hope Sunday Sermon by Mo. Gwendolyn-Jane—see pg. 7
Daughters of the King News—see pg. 9
Cruising to Equity—see pg. 10
Designer Soupathon—see pg. 10
Pet Blessing Photos—see pg. 11
Altar Guild needs Volunteers —see pg. 12
Ushers, Readers and Lay Eucharistic Ministers—see pg. 12
“The Problem is not Faith” —see pg. 13
Let’s Party! —see pg. 15
Meals on Wheels—see pg. 16
“Celebration of New Ministry“—see pg. 17
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity —see pg. 17
Classical Music: How'd They Do That?—see pg. 19
AND MUCH MORE!
October 2007
St. Francis Day Celebration—see pg. 3
The Quiet Contemplative Life at Trinity—see pg. 3
"The Ballet of Prayer"—see pg. 4
Trinity's Bell Returns to Service—see pg. 4
New Secruity System Arrives—see pg. 4
Thank You from Resurrection Lutheran Church—see pg. 5
Anglican Prayer Beads Workshop—see pg. 6
Cruising to Equity—see pg. 7
Diocesan Convention-see pg. 7
Beinema Concert-see pg. 12
Consecration Sunday-see pg. 12
Food for Thought from the Evangelism Committee-see pg. 13
AND MUCH MORE!
September 2007
The Quiet, Contemplative Life of Trinity—see pg. 3
An Invitation from Going Deeper—see pg. 3
Staying Connected...—see pg. 4
Adult Forum Schedule—see pg. 6
"Choosing What is Important"—see pg. 7
"This I Believe"—see pg. 8
"All the King's Men"—see pg. 12
Adult Education Offerings—see pg. 16
AND MUCH MORE!
July/August 2007
News from Our Seminarian—see pg. 3
Moving?—see pg. 3
Traveling?—see pg. 3
In Memoriam: The Rev. Margaret Merell—see pg. 4
Evangelism 101—see pg. 5
Going Deeper—see pg. 6
New Director of Music—see pg. 6
“Baptized Life, Writ Large”—see pg. 7
New Secrurity System—see pg. 8
Outreach Committee—see pg. 8
Musikfest Parking—see pg. 8
Thanks from Lutheran Medical Center—see pg. 9
Survey—see pg. 9-11
Evangelism at Trinity—see pg. 12
Pastoral Care Committee—see pg. 13
Thoughts on Lay Evangelism-see pg. 15
Ladders and Scaffolds and Wire, OH MY!—see pg. 15
Stewardship Committee—see pg. 19
Spaghetti Dinner—see pg. 20
June 2007
"Sharing the Good News", from the Interim Priest -see pg. 1
An Update from the Search Committee -see pg. 3
Letter from Resurrection Lutheran Church, Roxbury -see pg. 4
Memorial Opportunity -see pg. 4
Church Hearing Aids -see pg. 4
Bishop's Day with the Kids - see pg. 5
"Good Friday at Trinity" - see pg. 5
"How to Teach Your Children About Stewardship" - see pg. 5
First Vows of Sister Patricia Michael - see pg. 6
"From White to Black" - see pg. 6
Youth Ministry News - see pg. 6
"The Episcopal Church: Marking a Milestone, Moving Forward" -see pg. 7
A sermon from Mother Laura -see pg. 8
"Belated Thanks" -see pg. 10
New Organist/Choir Director -see pg. 10
The Bishop is Coming -see pg. 10
Worship Service Participants Schedule, June 3 - July 8 - see pg. 10
Calendar -see pg. 11
May 2007
"Easter People", from the Interim Priest -see pg. 1
An Update from the Search Committee -see pg. 3
"Are You an Evangelist?", from the Vestry Warden -see pg. 3
"Inevitable Easter", a sermon from Father Dick -see pg. 4
"From Doubt to Faith", a sermon from Mother Laura -see pg. 6
Warning to Medicare Recipients -see pg. 8
Baltimore Concort Musicians at Trinity -see pg. 8
Money for Nothin!! -see pg. 8
Church Retreat -see pg. 9
Trinity in the Heart of Roxbury -see pg. 10
St. Aidan of Lindisfarne -see pg. 12
Bishop's Day with the Kids - see pg. 14
Youth Ministry News - see pg. 15
Episcopal Church 101: Prayer Book - see pg. 16
From the Stewardship Committee - see pg. 17
Walk for Children Successfully Completed - see pg. 17
Adult Forums in May - see pg. 19
Worship Service Participants Schedule, April 4 - May 13 - see pg. 19
Calendar -see pg. 18
April 2007
"The Great Drama of Redemption", from the Interim Priest -see pg. 1
An Update from the Search Committee -see pg. 3
"The First Feast of Easter", from Mother Laura -see pg. 3
"Do you recognize this couple?" -see pg. 4
Animal Food Bank News -see pg. 4
Outreach Fair -see pg. 4
Annual Retreat -see pg. 4
Icon Painting Retreat -see pg. 5
Episcopal Church 101 -see pg. 5
Daughters of the King -see pg. 6
Baltimore Consort at Trinity - see pg. 6
Adult Forum Schedule during April - see pg. 6
"Fig Trees and Azalea Bushes", A Sermon from Deacon Liz - see pg. 7
Field Guide to Holy Week
- see pg. 8
Holy Week Services
- see pg. 9
"St. Mary of Egypt: Font of Grace, Teacher of Monks", subitted by Prof. John Black - see pg. 10
The Great PA Cleanup - see pg. 11
"Be a Friend" - see pg. 11
Youth Ministries News - see pg. 11
Worship Service Participants Schedule, April 4 - May 13 - see pg. 14
Calendar -see pg. 15
March 2007
"A Blessed Spring Training to All", from the Interim Priest -see pg. 1
An Update from the Search Committee -see pg. 3
The annual letter from Mother Laura -see pg. 3
Lenten Series: Millenium Development Goals -see pg. 4
Educational and Devotional Programs during Lent -see pg. 5
Pray for Peace on March 18th -see pg. 6
"Middle Earth Update" -see pg. 6
Resolutions of Courtesy for 2006 -see pg. 7
Adult Forum Schedule for March & April -see pg. 8
"Purpose-Driven", a Sermon for for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, from Father Dick -see pg. 9
"St. Cuthbert: An Abiding Spirit", submitted by Prof. John Black - see pg. 10
Spring Forward - see pg. 12
Outreach Fair - see pg. 13
TGIF News - see pg. 13
Knitting and Crocheting for Cancer Patients - see pg. 14
Go Deeper during Lent - see pg. 14
Episcopal Church 101 - see pg. 14
Children's Sermon for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, from Mother Laura - see pg. 15
In the Garden - see pg. 15
A Lenten Quiet Medatative Day - see pg. 18
Calendar -see pg. 19
Tai Chi in March -see pg. 19
February 2007
Millenium Development Goals, from the Interim Rector -see pg. 1
"Good Things are Happening at Trinity!" from the Vestry Warden -see pg. 3
"Let there be peace of earth...and let it begin at Trinity" from Mother Laura -see pg. 4
Forum Series on
Thomas Merton
with Don St. John, Professor of Regligion at Moravian College -see pg. 4
Trinity's Nativity and Epiphany Displays -see pg. 5
Thank you from the Decorating Committee -see pg. 5
"New Wine": A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, from Mother Laura -see pg. 6
Shot Clinic for Animals -see pg. 7
An Autobiography of St. Brigid of Ireland -see pg. 8
Soup Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity -see pg. 10
Library Request - see pg. 10
MDG Lenten Program - see pg. 12
Tolkien's
Silmarillion
in March and April - see pg. 13
Update from the Director of Religious Education-see pg. 13
Stewardship - see pg. 15
Annual Report: Victory House - see pg. 7
Annual Report: Altar Guild - see pg. 10
Annual Report: Prayer Beads Ministry - see pg. 10
Annual Report: Buildings & Grounds - see pg. 16
Calendar -see pg. 14
Worship Service Assignments -see pg. 15
January 2007
from the Vestry Warden -see pg. 1
from the Interim Rector -see pg. 1
As Lorenz leaves... -see pg. 3
Stewardship: Our Main Work? -see pg. 4
News from St. Constantine and her Companions -see pg. 5
Thank you from Vanessa Segaline -see pg. 5
Christmas Letter from Joan Sheldrake -see pg. 6
Bishop's Day with Youth -see pg. 7
Animal Food Bank Nears Second Anniversary -see pg. 8
Letter from Father Karney -see pg. 9
Update from the Director of Religious Education-see pg. 10
Adult Forum -see pg. 10
Worship Service Assignments -see pg. 11
December 2006
The Parish Profile-from the Vestry -see pg. 1
Thanks from Mother Laura's Mother-see pg. 4
Christmas Caroling- an Intergenerational Event -see pg. 4
From the Soup Kitchen -see pg. 5
Quiet Day-see pg. 5
Victory House Christmas Gift List -see pg. 5
Outreach Series on Poverty-see pg. 6
CHIMES from the Music Office -see pg. 7
Godspeed, Lorenz!-see pg. 7
2007 Pledge Envelope Packets -see pg. 7
Newcomers and Parish Ministries Celebration-see pg. 8
A Tribute to Mary E. Harris -see pg. 8
Update from the Director of Religious Education-see pg. 9
Adult Forum -see pg. 10
Memorial Opportunity-see pg. 10
Worship Service Assignments -see pg. 11
November 2006
A letter from the Vestry Warden - "The Search for a New Rector is Underway"—see pg. 1
A sermon by Mother Laura - "The Ecology of Giving”—see pg. 3
Daughters of the King News—see pg. 5
Parish Luncheon—see pg. 5
TGIF News—see pg. 5
Outreach -”For Rooster’s Kids”—see pg. 6
Missing Tablecloths—see pg. 6
“Chimes” from th eMusic Office—see pg. 7
Stewardship -“Consecration Sunday”—see pg. 8
Animal Food Bank Happenings—see pg. 9
Update from the Director of Religious Education—see pg. 9
All Saints Reflection -“On Family”—see pg. 10
Adult Forums in November—see pg. 11
October 2006
A letter from the Vestry Warden - "Good Things are Happening at Trinity!"
A sermon from Mother Laura - "The Wisdom of a Child"
Daughters of the King
Trinity Members in Concert
Outreach Committee
Adult Forum Schedule for October & November
"Carnival Time - Law and Orgies"
Undie Sunday
Consecration Sunday
Fifth Annual Beinema Concert Announced
Diocesan Convention
Animal Food Bank
Newcomers Ministry
Sunday School News
September 2006
A letter from the Rector
A letter from Mother Laura
Animal Foodbank News
School Supplies Collection
Forums on Poverty
"Carnival Time - Law and Orgies"
Family Support program
Undie Sunday
Consecration Sunday
Adult Forum Schedule through November
Five Reasons to Tithe
Godly Play
Going Deeper
Taize
New Weekly Schedule
July/August 2006
From the Rector: "That They all May be One"
A Sermon from Mother Laura: "Begging him to leave or stay"
"fruitcake reporting in..." from Joan Sheldrake
"Where is the Love?" by Pam Giordano
"On Tour" with Jack Vickrey
Musikfest Parking
"Some Thoughts about General Convention 2006" from the Rector
"General Convention Impressions" by Hillary Dowling Raining
June 2006
From the Rector: "The Real Danger to the Anglican Communion is Our Arrogance"
From Mother Laura: "An Ecclesiastes Time of Year"
Bishop's Day with Kids
Bishop's Day with Youth
Bishop's Day with Adults
Worship Service Assignments - July 23 - September 3, 2006
Farewell and Thanks to two of our families
"Family Support Program" Opportunity
Sacramental Trivia
Sermon preached by The Rev. Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril
Kickball game results!
May 2006
From the Rector: "The Opposite of Faith"
From Mother Laura: "Mother Laura What?"
From the Music Office: "Lew Williams in Concert"
Worship Service Assignments - June 4 - July 16, 2006
New Daughters of the King to be Admitted
Garage Sale to Benefit Air Conditioning System
May Sunday Forum Topics
Volunteer Recognition Sunday
Annual Basket Auction
"The Case of the Lost Parishioners"
Financial Report Summary
Parish Picnic
August Retreat
Finding Safe Harbor on the Cruise to Equity
Children's Choir News
April 2006
From the Rector: "Why do we care about being part of the Anglican Communion?"
From Mother Laura: "for goodnesssss snakessssss!"
Holy Week Worship Services
"A Field Guide to Holy Week Worship"
Worship Service Assignments - April 30-May 28, 2006
Easter Flower Memorials
April Sunday Forum Topics
"Ann Fegan in Lancaster Quilt Show"
Annual Basket Auction
"Marcie Lightwood named Social Worker of the Year"
"Evangelism", the Daughters of the King
Air Conditioning System Update
March 2006
From the Rector: Lent 2006
From Mother Laura: "Holiness is not Something that Happens in a Vacuum"
"Angel of Mercy", by Pam Giodano
Going Deeper: A Contemplative Lenten Community
Worship Service Assignments - April 12-23, 2006
Christophany in the Springtime
March/April Sunday Forum Topics
Gethsemane Garden
Lenten Worship: Station of the Cross
"Prayer in my Life", by Pat Talijan
Thank you notes from Soup Kitchen Guest and from Swaziland
February 2006
From the Rector: "The Ministry of Hospitality"
From Mother Laura: "2006 Letter to the Congregation"
"Gregorian Chant: its history and performance"
Evensong and Organ Recital - Casey Cantwell
Worship Service Assignments - March 12-April 9, 2006.
Outreach Fair
A Retreat with St. Benedict
"Constance Comes to Trinity" - Daughters of the King
"God's Reign in the Desert" - Monastic Spirituality Retreat in August
Mardi Gras Party and Pancake Supper
Kid's Corner - "The Christmas Day"
...and much more!
January 2006
From the Rector: "A different sort of New Year's Resolutions"
From Mother Laura: "Our first Christmas...again"
"The Birth of Christ is Only the Tag on the Gift..." by Sister Patricia Michael
Worship Service Assignments - February 12-March 15, 2006.
"Gregorian Chant: its history and performance"
"Trinity Begins Work with Bethlehem Interfaith Benefits Consortium"
"Daughters of the King Come to Trinity"
"Introducing Charles Williams: Descent into Hell and All Hallows Eve"
December 2005
From the Rector: "The Promise of Advent"
From Mother Laura: "Trinity and Cathedral Join Forces"
"My Faith Journey-Let Go and Let God!" by Ginger McQueen
Worship Service Assignments - January 1-February 5, 2006.
"Spend Advent in Narnia!"
"Amahl and the Night Vistors"
November 2005
From the Rector: "Intelligent Design"
From Mother Laura: "Looking Through the Eyes of the Saints"
"Consecration Sunday is Coming" from Vestry Warden Sara Klingner
Worship Service Assignments - December 4-25.
November Sunday Forum Topics
October 2005
From the Rector: "Celebration Sunday"
From Mother Laura: "What I Learned on my Summer Sabbatical"
Recovery Sunday Sermon, preached by The Rev. Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril
A Letter from Bishop Paul Marshall
"Cruising to Equity" Program
2005-2006 Concert Series
September 2005
From the Rector: "Abundant Life"
July/August 2005
From the Rector: "Be Prepared"
From Mother Laura: "La vida en Cristo es una vida de colores"
June 2005
A Sermon by Mother Laura: "Time for a Revolution..."
From Mother Laura: "Novice Sister Patricia Michael"
"Who are the Daughters of the King"
May 2005
From the Rector: "The Lessons Our Children Can Teach Us"
From Mother Laura: "Fool's-Eye View"
"Next step...the 'Novitiate'", from Patty Hauze
April 2005
From the Rector: "A Loving Gift"
From Mother Laura: "Alleluia! Christ is Risen!" - Easter Day Sermon
March 2005
From the Rector: "What's Going On?"
From Mother Laura: "A Benedictine Among Us"
A letter from Joan Sheldrake
February 2005
Reflections by Fr. Nick on his trip to Swaziland
Mother Laura's Sermon, "Jesus Wants me to be Apathetic..."
Trinity Cited for "Exemplary Recycling"
A letter from Patty Hauze
