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Weekly News

February 25th, 2021

2/25/2021

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A Meditation for the Second Sunday in Lent
Click here.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
                                                                                                                 [Psalm 51:10]
Mystery of Goodness, by whose gaze we are called into being and held in life:
teach us the secrecy of prayer which seeks no reward;
the generosity of love which forgets itself;
the gift of a treasure uncountable and unconsumed;
through Jesus Christ, the Son of the Wilderness.
                                                                              -from Prayers for an Inclusive Church
February 28th   - The Second Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy:
Mary Frances Best, James Jones,
Elizabeth Klisiewicz, Touie Jackson, Millie Williams
Musicians:
Randolph Bloom, Beth Stochaj, Jeff Lukas
For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.
9:45 am - Sunday School 
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Jesus Walks on Water
Big Idea: Jesus has power over our problems, so we can look to Him in times of trouble.
Bible Story: Mark 6:45-52
I’ve always thought it would be AWESOME to walk on water. But, alas, I’ve never been able to do it. But Jesus could! And – get this – He invited one of His disciples to join Him! We’re diving into (no pun intended) an INCREDIBLE story this weekend and you’re not going to want to miss it

The Link and topic will be sent on Saturday.  If you have any questions contact Rachel Carpenter at sunday.school@trinitychurchmilford.org



On the Sundays and Wednesdays during February we have included prayers and music from the African American tradition in observance of Black History Month.
Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me            Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
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The 30-Hour Famine: Friday February 26 @ noon through Saturday February 27th @ 6 pm
For a schedule of prayers for the Fast click here.
The 30-hour Famine is a program sponsored by World Vision to raise awareness of global hunger and to raise funds for World Vision’s hunger programs. Throughout the country, youth have pledged to fast from noon on Friday February 26th until 6pm on Saturday February 27th. 
 There are 3 ways you can support them:
  • Sponsor them through donations: Their goal is to raise $200 for the weekend, which will feed 5 children for a month (or 1 child for 5 months).  You may either make a general donation or sponsor individual youth @ $20/volunteer.
  • Join in the fast:  Make a similar commitment to fast for 30 hours. This may be a fast from food, or from specific foods, or from some other activity that provides you comfort. You may participate anonymously or you can share your name as a remote member of the team.
  • Pray for those who are fasting – intentionally and mindfully, pausing at specific moments between noon on Friday and 6pm on Saturday.  

This Weekend at Trinity:
Friday noon – Saturday evening –The 30-Hour Famine led by the Youth Group

Sunday:
9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday
10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion in the church
4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston [Chapters 2 & 3]
This Week at Trinity:
The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday: 10am – 2 pm.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email.
Monday 7:15 am – Zoom Meditation: the link will be sent by email on Sunday.
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Wednesday 7:30-8 pm – Zoom meditation. The link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Friday 11:30 am - Bible Study:  The Royal Psalms
Friday 12:30 pm - ROMEOs on zoom


Annual Parish Meeting:  for a copy of the reports and election results, click here.

​Mark your calendars:  The Bishop's Visitation on March 14th.
Bishop Fisher will preside and preach at a service of Holy Eucharist at 9 am on Zoom. Coffee Hour and Vestry meeting will follow the service.

GFS Scholarships are available!    
Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.  Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at gfs@trinitychurchmilford.org.

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Lent at Trinity:  For a schedule of events and programs, click here.
Lentopoly - A Family Game for Lent. Click here for materials and instructions for putting the game together.
Lent Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston. Click here for a Discussion Guide
Bible Study:  Fridays @ Noon: The Psalms. Click here for an introduction and schedule of readings
We are invited to read one psalm each day during Lent.  The Psalms for February 28-March 5 will be Royal Psalms.  These psalms celebrate the divine order that is the foundation for a stable political order.  Choose from these psalms this week:
2, 8, 21, 24, 29, 72, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 144

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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving click here.
Last year’s Lenten project was the Heifer project, and as we were unable to see it to completion, we are continuing with it this year.  If you still have your mite box from last year, you can use it.  If you do not have a mite box, you can use anything – a small box, a yogurt container, or other small container to put coins in during Lent. 
Many of you may know the Heifer project as the organization that provides animals to people to help provide food and income.   Heifer also provides more, such as seeds and education on farming.  Families are able to provide food for their family and an income, for example if a they receive baby chicks, they will learn how to raise them, will have eggs for their family to eat, can sell the eggs they do not need, and have fertilizer to help with growing crops (another source of food for the family and income for what they sell).  Heifer’s goal is not only to end hunger, but to also end poverty.   Heifer works in many countries around the world, including the U.S.   Tune in next week to find out more about Heifer.    Thank you!   Mission Committee


Diocesan Community Events:
Lenten Retreat:  Lent and the Longing for God: Saturday March 6th, 9:30am - noon on Zoom
For more information and to register click here.

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Digavally & Ulaganayagi Families; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; Barbara Feurtado; Valeri; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Evangeline Bushey; Arlene Person; Aretha Liverpool; Ray & Enid; Liz Pekkala; Bob Motuzas; Rita & Dick Cronan; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Dr. Stephen Janko; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families.
 
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
The Deceased: Murty Digavally and Somasundaram Ulaganayagi
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Kirsten Buddington-Davis; Matt Nichols; Frank Washburn; Kevin Neves; Jack McNally; Mille Williams; Kirk Martin; Jordan Provost; Hilary Stafford; Pete Dixon, Jr.; Mat Friis; Rob Person; Paul Del Molino; Emily Kee; Julie Bailey; Kevin Najarian; Sue Henley; Gayle Ruscitti; Rebecca Gaffin; Zoey Richards; Alimarie Garcia; Sophie Cornwell; and Kevin Varteresian.

For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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February 18th, 2021

2/18/2021

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A Meditation for the First Sunday in Lent
Click here.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
[Psalm 51:10]
Mystery of Goodness, by whose gaze we are called
into being and held in life:

teach us the secrecy of prayer which seeks no reward;
the generosity of love which forgets itself;
the gift of a treasure uncountable and unconsumed;
through Jesus Christ, the Son of the Wilderness. 
-from Prayers for an Inclusive Church
February 21st  - The First Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy:
Members of the Vestry
Beth Moeller & Lisa Ruggiero, Wardens
Edla Ann Bloom, Lucille Clinkman, Steve Ketcham,
Karen Carig-O’Neill, Cindi Scrimgeour, Wayne Stochaj
Musicians:
        Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas
For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.

9:45 am - Sunday School  The Link and topic will be sent on Saturday.  If you have any questions contact Rachel Carpenter at sunday.school@trinitychurchmilford.org

On the Sundays and Wednesdays during February we have included prayers and music from the African American tradition in observance of Black History Month.
Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me            Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
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The 30-Hour Famine
The 30-hour Famine is a program sponsored by World Vision to raise awareness of global hunger and to raise funds for World Vision’s hunger programs. Throughout the country, youth have pledged to fast from noon on Friday February 26th until 6pm on Saturday February 27th. 
There are 3 ways you can support them:


  • Sponsor them through donations: Their goal is to raise $200 for the weekend, which will feed 5 children for a month (or 1 child for 5 months).  You may either make a general donation or sponsor individual youth @ $20/volunteer.
  • Join in the fast:  Make a similar commitment to fast for 30 hours. This may be a fast from food, or from specific foods, or from some other activity that provides you comfort. You may participate anonymously or you can share your name as a remote member of the team
  • Pray for those who are fasting – intentionally and mindfully, pausing at specific moments between noon on Friday and 6pm on Saturday.

This Weekend at Trinity:
Sunday:
9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday
10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion in the church
4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston [Introduction & Chapter 1]
5:30-7 pm – Sacred Ground: Session # 10
This Week at Trinity:
The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday: 10am – 2 pm.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email.
Monday 7:15 am – Zoom Meditation: the link will be sent by email on Sunday.
Tuesday 7-8:30 pm – Sacred Ground: Session #9
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Wednesday 7:30-8 pm – Zoom meditation. The link will be sent by email on Wednesday
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Friday noon – Saturday evening –The 30-Hour Famine led by the Youth Group

Annual Parish Meeting:  for a copy of the reports and election results, click here.

​GFS Scholarships are available!    
Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.  Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at gfs@trinitychurchmilford.org.

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Presidents’ Day Grab n Go Lunch
Thank you to Tessa Scrimgeour and the Leadership Program at Milford High School for preparing and distributing 70 lunches on President’s Day, and to the volunteers from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church who partnered with us to donate DVDs.
​Special thanks to Tessa, Sophia Soares, Jason Darling, Stephanie Caetano, JiaLi Madden, Michelle Alves, Krissy Ferreir, Dwight Kee, Angus Scrimgeour, Cindi Scrimgeour, and Marge Donahue.


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Preparing for Lent at Trinity:  For a schedule of events and programs, click here.
Lentopoly - A Family Game for Lent. Click here for materials and instructions for putting the game together.
Lent Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston. Click here for a Discussion Guide.
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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving click here.

Last year’s Lenten project was the Heifer project, and as we were unable to see it to completion, we are continuing with it this year.  If you still have your mite box from last year, you can use it.  If you do not have a mite box, you can use anything – a small box, a yogurt container, or other small container to put coins in during Lent. 
Many of you may know the Heifer project as the organization that provides animals to people to help provide food and income.   Heifer also provides more, such as seeds and education on farming.  Families are able to provide food for their family and an income, for example if a they receive baby chicks, they will learn how to raise them, will have eggs for their family to eat, can sell the eggs they do not need, and have fertilizer to help with growing crops (another source of food for the family and income for what they sell).  Heifer’s goal is not only to end hunger, but to also end poverty.   Heifer works in many countries around the world, including the U.S.   Tune in next week to find out more about Heifer.    Thank you!   Mission Committee  


Diocesan Community Events:
Lenten Retreat:  Lent and the Longing for God: Saturday March 6th, 9:30am - noon on Zoom
For more information and to register click here.

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: Gloria Falcone; Barbara Feurtado; Valeri; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Evangeline Bushey; Arlene Person; Aretha Liverpool; Ray & Enid; Liz Pekkala; Bob Motuzas; Rita & Dick Cronan; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Sue; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Dr. Stephen Janko; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families.
 
Newborn: Madison Claire Jones & Daley Grace Giangreco-Marotta and their families

Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Selena Phillips; Adam Karakeian; Caroline Yaroshefski; Martha Morese; Edla Ann Bloom; Nelson Sousa; Cecilia Adams; McKealy Locklin; Patti Kelly; Luke Manoli; Michelle Gagnon; Benjamin Corman; Melanie Figueroa; Melissa McGovern; Ann Masse; Kirsten Buddington-Davis; and Matt Nichols.


For Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's message to the church  here.
For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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February 10th, 2021

2/10/2021

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A Meditation for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Click here.

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
[John 13:35]
February 14th  - The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy
Some of our Married Couples
Joan & Matt Rich; Ann Marie Lockwood & Peach Warren;
Edla Ann & Randy Bloom; Kevin & Pat Keppler,
Mary Beth & Paul Sweet; Lucille & Dave Clinkman
Musicians:
Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Beth Stochaj


For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.
9:45 am - Sunday School

On the Sundays and Wednesdays during February we will include prayers and music from the African American tradition in observance of Black History Month.
​

Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me            Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!


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Youth Group  on Sunday on Zoom @ 7 pm  [postponed from last week]
Game Night; Planning for Mission; Meditation;
You will need two devices.



This Weekend at Trinity:
Sunday:
9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday
9:45 am
– Sunday School
10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion in the church; blessed ashes
                           available to be picked up.
11 am – Preparation of takeout lunches for Monday
7 pm – Youth Group on Zoom
This Week at Trinity:

The office will be closed on Thursday February 11th.
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The Parish office will be open Tuesday through Thursday:10am – 2 pm.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email.
Monday 7:15 am – Zoom Meditation: the link will be sent by email on Sunday.
Monday 11am - Noon  Takeout lunches at Trinity
Tuesday 6 pm - Community Shrove Tuesday Supper on Zoom
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Wednesday 12:15 pm – Covenant Service with St. Mary’s at Fino field with
                                            Imposition of Ashes. The service will be televised
                                            live on Comcast Channel. 11 & Verizon Channel 40
Wednesday 7:30-8 pm – Compline for Ash Wednesday with self-imposition of ashes
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Friday @ Noon – Bible Study on Zoom: The Psalms

Annual Parish Meeting:  for a copy of the reports and election results, click here. 
We give abundant thanks to those whose terms are ending:  to Ginny Starkis and Susan Edmondson, Wardens, and Peach Warren as Vestry member.

Next Sunday:   The First Sunday in Lent    
9 am            Morning Prayer on Zoom
4pm   Lenten Study Group: Ladder to the Light, Introduction & Chapter 1

GFS Scholarships are available!
Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.  Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at gfs@trinitychurchmilford.org

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Grab n Go Lunch - Presidents Day - February 15th   11am-Noon
Tessa Scrimgeour is organizing this event with the students in the Leadership Program at Milford High School .Please contact Mother Judith if you are available to help or contribute.


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A Trinity Tradition: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday February 16 @ 6 pm on Zoom.
Make a pancake supper and join your Trinity Family on zoom


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Preparing for Lent at Trinity:  For a schedule of events and programs, click here.
Ash Wednesday: February 17, 2020
Outdoor Covenant Service with St. Mary’s: 12:15 pm @ Fino Field  with the Imposition of Ashes.  Participants will remain in their cars.  The service will be transmitted on Milford Local Cable Access: Comcast Channel 11 & Verizon Channel 40

10 am  Morning Prayer for Ash Wednesday on zoom
7:30-8 pm Compline for Ash Wednesday with self-imposition of Ashes.
For a copy of the Family Prayers with Imposition of a Ashes, click here.
Blessed ashes for use at home will be available at the church on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Lentopoly - A Family Game for Lent. Click here for materials to put together yourself.  Game boards will be delivered to your homes before Ash Wednesday



Diocesan Community Events:
Lenten Retreat:  Lent and the Longing for God: Saturday March 6th, 9:30am - noon on Zoom
For more information and to register click here.

Good News Garden Book Group: This is God's Table-Finding: Church Beyond the Walls  Alternate Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30 January 14-February 25. To learn more and register click here.


Our Prayers Are Offered For:
 
Parish Members & Friends: Barbara Feurtado; Valeri; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Evangeline Bushey; Arlene Person; Aretha Liverpool; Ray & Enid; Liz Pekkala; Bob Motuzas; Rita & Dick Cronan; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Sue; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; L. A. Jones, William Jones, Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Dr. Stephen Janko; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families.
 
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Gary Nylander; Louis Pekkala; Emma Shields; Jennifer Stand; Annette Palmer; Charles Hagedorn; John Anderson; Bill Hynes; Amanda Shaw; Rob Nelson; David Dugas; Rachel Anderson; Laura Friis; Jennifer Mickel-Felipe; Mark Garrett; Barbie Carr; Evan Kane; Selena Phillips; and Adam Karakeian.

For Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's message to the church  here.
For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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February 4th, 2021

2/4/2021

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A Meditation for the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord
Click here.

Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs,
for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. 
[Psalm 84.5]
February 7th  - The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord [transferred]
Candlemas
Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom with blessing of candles
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy
Our Youth
Allison Kee, Emily Kee, Nathan Pirelli,
Teagan Richards, Zoey Richards,
Lauren Ruggiero, Landon Sweet
Musicians:  Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch
For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.
​

​Consecrated wafers and candles can be picked up at church on Saturday morning (10-11am) or before the service on Sunday (8-8:45 am).  Mother Judith will bring them to your home if you would prefer that option.
There will be no Sunday School this week.
​

On the Sundays and Wednesdays during February we will include prayers and music from the African American tradition in observance of Black History Month.
​

Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me            Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!


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​Youth Group  on Sunday on Zoom @ 7 pm

Game Night; Planning for Mission; Meditation;
You will need two devices.

​This Weekend at Trinity:
Saturday
10-11am– The church will be open for picking up consecrated hosts & candles  for Sunday’s service
Sunday:
8am – The Church will be open for picking up consecrated hosts for the service
9am – Holy Eucharist on Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday
10-11:30 – Private Holy Communion in the church
5 pm  Sacred Ground Session #9
7 pm – Youth Group on Zoom

This Week at Trinity
The Parish Office will be open Monday – Wednesday:  10am – 2 pm.
The office will be closed on Thursday February 11th
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email.
Monday 7:15 am – Zoom Meditation: the link will be sent by email on Sunday.
Monday 7 pm Vestry meeting on Zoom
Tuesday 6-8:30 pm – Sacred Ground Session #8
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity

Annual Parish Meeting:  Election Results:
Senior Warden - Beth Moeller
Junior Warden - Lisa Ruggiero
3-Year Vestry Terms:  Joan Campbell, Sarah Prevelige, Cindi Scrimgeour
2-year Vestry Term:  Sharon Manoogian
1-year term: Youth Member of Vestry: Tessa Scrimgeour
Clerk: Ann Marie Lockwood
Treasurer: Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor
Assistant Treasurer: Karen Carig-O'Neill
Steward of the Offering: Charlie Johnson
Delegates to Diocesan Convention: Beth Stochaj, Wayne Stochaj, Mary Johnson
Alternate Delegate: Steve Ketcham
Youth Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Madelyn Stochaj
We give abundant thanks to those whose terms are ending:  to Ginny Starkis and Susan Edmondson, Wardens, and Peach Warren as Vestry member.

For a copy of the Annual Reports, click here.

A note from Randy Bloom:  A very heartfelt thanks for all the kind, thoughtful expressions of sympathy at the passing of my mother Christine Bloom.  We were very fortunate to have had her in good health for nearly 96 years.  The only regret I have is that she never had the opportunity to meet the wonderful people of Trinity Church.    Randy Bloom

GFS Scholarships are available!
Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.  Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at gfs@trinitychurchmilford.org

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Grab n Go Lunch - Presidents Day - February 15th   11am-Noon
Tessa Scrimgeour is organizing this event with the students in the Leadership Program at Milford High School .
Please contact Mother Judith if you are available to help or contribute.


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Lenten Reading Group:  4pm-5pm on Sundays
February 21st - March 21st

​Ladder to the Light  by Steven Charleston.
Steven Charleston is an Episcopal priest, former Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, and a Chocktaw elder. Ladder to the Light  draws upon the traditional Christian and indigenous teachings to offer insights into seeking hope and courage "in the valley of the shadows."  We will discuss 2 chapters each week (about 25-30 pages).


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Ash Wednesday: February 17, 2020

Outdoor Covenant Service with St. Mary’s: 12:15 pm @ Fino Field  with the Imposition of Ashes.  Participants will remain in their cars.  The service will be transmitted on Milford Local Cable Access: Comcast Channel 11 & Verizon Channel 40

Trinity will also have services on Zoom at 10 am and 7 pm.  



Diocesan Community Events:
Lenten Retreat:  Lent and the Longing for God: Saturday March 6th, 9:30am - noon on Zoom
For more information and to register click here.

Good News Garden Book Group: This is God's Table-Finding: Church Beyond the Walls  Alternate Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30 January 14-February 25. To learn more and register click here.



Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Clifford Family; Evangeline Bushey; Arlene Person; Aretha Liverpool; Ray & Enid; Liz Pekkala; Bob Motuzas; Rita & Dick Cronan; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Sue; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; L. A. Jones, William Jones, Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Dr. Stephen Janko; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families.
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
The Deceased: Robert Clifford
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Bianca Roffo; Carlo Roffo; Charlotte Vaillancourt; Alexa DeCotis; Reid Aucoin; Barbara Thayer; Wally Costa; Heather Shaw; Eric Condon; Angela Velazquez; Caleb Baisley; Aretha Liverpool; and Gary Nylander.

For Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's message to the church  here.
For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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Trinity Episcopal church
​milford, Massachusetts

17 Congress St, Milford MA 01757
office@trinitychurchmilford.org
(508) 473-8464​​​

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SUNDAY
9:00 am — Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am — Coffee Hour community

10:30 am — Spiritual Formation for all ages (not in summer)
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7:00 pm — Contemplative Gathering (not in summer)
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4:00 pm — Community Dinner (Grab 'n Go)
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