April 1st, 2021

A Meditation for Easter Day   click here

Alleluia! Christ is risen!  
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Easter Sunday
April 4, 2021
Festival Service of Holy Eucharist
on Zoom @ 9am 

Because we consecrate new communion wafers on Easter Day, we will not have communion wafers to consume at home.  We will observe what is called "spiritual communion" by praying in thanksgiving for the union with Christ that is made possible in Holy Communion.

Ministers of the Liturgy:
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Dave Clinkman, James Jones, Lisa Ruggiero, Ginny Starkis
Musicians:
Randolph Bloom, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch

If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: 
everything old has passed away;
see, everything has become new!       [2 Corinthians 5:17]
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10:30 am  Outdoor Service of Holy Communion  
Trinity Parking Lot  
Masks and social distancing are required

​For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here.
For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here.
For a copy of the Flower Memorials, click here.
For the Weekly Announcements, click here.

Maundy Thursday:  7 pm
Service of Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar on Zoom
For a copy of the service leaflet click here
 https://mcusercontent.com/31f1ff6e86fdaf99cb3a10f4e/files/97b6c1db-9439-456e-9df4-8031f718d519/Maundy_Thursday.Online_April_1_2021.01.pdf
Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551200924?pwd=cnlFTkdIdjFKUkowaUNkUUZYamlnZz09

Good Friday - Ecumenical Service of the Seven Last Words available on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/FNPxDu-sLlY

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This Weekend at Trinity:
Saturday:
10-11:30 am – Easter Egg Hunt
8:00 pm – Diocesan Celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter online  
Diocesan Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWMA
Diocesan YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiocesewmaOrg
Sunday:
9 am - Festival Holy Eucharist on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening
10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required.
This Week at Trinity:
The Parish office will be open only on Tuesday this week, 10am-2pm
Magee will be taking some personal time to celebrate her son's wedding next weekend.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email.
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
Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom
Friday 12:30 pm – ROMEOs on Zoom

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​​Our Easter Egg Hunt is On!  
Saturday April 3rd   @ 10am, 10:30 am, & 11 am
Signups are full. Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help.

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Last week we mentioned the water buffalo, also known as the 'gentle giant'.  This week, it is the heifer, which is a young, female cow. We all know that cows give milk, which provides nutrition.  Families that receive a heifer will have milk to drink and can sell any extra milk they have, which enables them to boost their income.  A heifer also provides fertilizer,  which helps with a better crop yield and in turn results in food for families.  Those that receive a heifer are provided education and training on taking care of the animal, which benefits both the family and the heifer herself.   If the heifer has off spring, they are passed on to other families in the community, so the entire community benefits.   One female cow can help bring stability to so many people struggling with hunger issues, something to think about the next time you reach for a glass of milk.
Please remember during the Easter season,  to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for!

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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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Good News Gardens: Pray . . . Plant . . . Proclaim
Thank you to Maddie Stochaj for our new logo for this ministry.
Mary and Charlie Johnson are preparing seedlings that will be blessed on April 18th and that will be distributed on April 18th, 22nd, and 25th, along with recyclable containers and plant care instructions.  Everyone is encouraged to take a plant to grow at home.  We will have a "garden without walls" that draws us together, contributes to a healthy environment, and proclaims God's abundance.

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Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the DiTullio, Family; Liz Pekkala; Andrew Yaroshefski; Libby & Sean Aurigemma; Michael & Christian Stochaj & Hazel Delong; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; 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; 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: Philip DiTullio
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Lena Hasselbacher; Elizabeth Klisiewicz; Gwen Kelley; Scott Washburn; Margaret Steen; Jenna Pratt; Stephan Landry; Carolyn Topping; L. A. Jones; Beulah Abraham; Eavie Carleton; Christopher Collins; Justin McCallum; Josh Steen; Shawn Murphy; William Spooner; and Beth Moeller.

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For the Presiding Bishop's Easter Message go to http://iam.ec/pa2021PBEasterMessage
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