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March 25th, 2021

3/25/2021

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A Meditation for Palm Sunday & Holy Week
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Christ our God, alongside your suffering, you also bear my wounds. I offer you all the grief and worries I carry at this hour: may they be transformed by your love, which is poured out in death for our sakes: Hold us in your embrace as we wait for Easter’s dawn.  Comfort us with the promise that no power on earth, not even death itself, can separate us from your love; and strengthen us to wait until you are revealed to us in your risen glory.                                                                               - from Daily Prayer for All Seasons

March 28th - Palm Sunday / The Sunday of the Passion
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
with a Dramatic Reading of the Passion Gospel According to Mark
Following the Liturgy of the Palms held on Saturday March 27, 2021
 
Ministers of the Liturgy:
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
        Lucille Clinkman, Toussaint Jackson, Kevin Keppler,  Peach Warren
Musicians:
Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Beth Stochaj


Christ Jesus, being found in human form, humbled himself
and became obedient unto death, 
even death on the cross.
​                                                                                      
[Philippians 2:8]
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.
For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For a copy of the Gospel script, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.


9:45 - Sunday School 
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​Peter Denies Knowing Jesus

Big Idea: Jesus saves us from sin, so we can boldly tell others that “I’m with Him!”
Bible Basis: Luke 22:31-34, 54-56
Key Verse: Romans 1:16

Maundy Thursday @ 7pm - Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar on Zoom
Good Friday @ Noon - Online Ecumenical Service of the 7 Last Words on our website
Holy Saturday @ 8 pm  - Diocesan Celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter: The link can be found on our website.

Diocesan Facebook Watch:
https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWMA
Diocesan YouTube Channel: 
​https://www.youtube.com/c/DiocesewmaOrg
Easter Sunday
9am - Festival Service of the Holy Eucharist on Zoom
 10:30 am Outdoor Service of Holy Eucharist in the Trinity Parking Lot

This Weekend at Trinity:
Saturday:
     Noon – Blessing of the Palms at St. Mary’s.  You may remain in your car
                    or process with palms.
Sunday:
       9 am Morning Prayer on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening
       9:45- 10:30 am Sunday School
       10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion and distribution of palms in
                                   the church
This Week at Trinity: Holy Week
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.
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Wednesday 7:30pm - 8 pm – Zoom meditation. The link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Thursday 7 pm – Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar with music on Zoom
           Consecrated wafers will be available at church on Sunday and
           during office hours.
Friday Noon – Online service of the Seven Last Words, posted on our
                            website
Saturday 8 pm – Diocesan celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter
                                 livestreamed. The link is on our website.

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Our Easter Egg Hunt is On!
Saturday April 3rd   @ 10am & 10:30 am
​This year Trinity Church will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3, 2021.  Due to Covid guidelines and social distancing, we are asking families to sign up for a time slot.  We want to limit the number of people on the property at one time.  When the time slots below have filled, we will add more if needed.  We are asking families to stay together while hunting and maintain 6 feet.  There is a box at the side entrance of the church for donations of filled eggs. If possible, please wear gloves when you are filling the eggs.  Click here to signup online.  Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help.

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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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving click here.
Last week we mentioned sheep, this week it is the mighty water buffalo.  The water buffalo is actually called 'the gentle giant'.  A water buffalo allows a farmer to plant more than four times as many crops.  This is due to the water buffalo helping to till the fields instead of the farmer planting by hand; in fact, with a water buffalo a farmer can sow a field in days instead of the weeks it would take to do by hand.   People living in marshland areas around the world depend on these gentle giants.  A water buffalo also provides fertilizer for the crops, and did you know that a water buffalo can produce milk that is high in protein and nutrients?  The water buffalo is an important animal to many!     
Please remember during Lent to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for!
Thank you. The Mission Committee

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Aurigemma, Edmondson, Stochaj, Delong, Shand, Sim, & Janko Families; 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; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Liz Pekkala; 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: Gio Asa Aurigemma, Leta Delong Stochaj, and Dr. Stephen Janko
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Lauren Ruggiero; Mia Varteresian; Jill Nelson; Arlene Person; Kelly Moran; Nathan Alley; Ben Williams; Jim Phillips; Brian Nichols; Karen Gagnon; Ed Rizoli; Charles Ketcham; Timothy Carey; Benjamin Landry; Robert Hutchins; Michael Kinne; Barry Hawkins; Russell Bentley; Lena Hasselbacher; and Elizabeth Klisiewicz.

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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March 18th, 2021

3/18/2021

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A Meditation for the Fifth Sunday in Lent
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 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
[Psalm 51:10]
Heavenly Father, you see how your children hunger for food,
and fellowship, and faith.
Help us to meet one another's needs of body, mind and spirit,
in the love of Christ our Savior.                             
                                                     -from A New Zealand Prayer Book
March 21st   - The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
The Spring Equinox
Prayers for The Good News Nursery
 
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy:
Mary Frances Best, Mary Johnson, Cathy Poch, Ann Marie Lockwood
Musicians:

           Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Cathy Poch,  Jeff Lukas
The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday.
For the Sunday Leaflet, click here.
For the Weekend Announcements, click here.
9:45 AM - Sunday School 
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Garden of Gethsemane
Big Idea: God cares about us, so we can turn our worries over to Him through prayer.
Bible Basis: Matthew 26:36-56; Luke 22:40-53; John 18:1-11
Key Verse: Ephesians 5:17
Come join us for Church School on ZOOM this Sunday at 9:45 am!  
Isn’t it amazing that God cares about what worries us?! That’s something to celebrate! 

On the Sundays and Wednesdays during March we are including prayers in observance of Women's History Month.

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This Sunday we are launching The Good News Nursery. Mary Johnson is leading us in this new ministry designed to teach container gardening so people can grow small gardens at home. We will teach about gardening as a way of dealing with food insecurity. We plan to give out seedlings to members of our congregation and to people in the community so that anyone who wants to plant a container garden at home can get the help they need to get started. Using recycled containers will raise our awareness about the environmental impact of our actions. We will bless seedlings and containers on Sunday April 18th to be given to our Grab n Go guests on Earth Day (April 22nd) and to our congregation and other friends on the following weekend (April 24th & 25th). Our vision is that, rather than having a community garden on Trinity property, we will have container gardens throughout our community.

This Weekend at Trinity:
Sunday:
           9 am - Morning Prayer on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday
                        evening
           9:45 - 10:30 am Sunday School
           10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion available in the church
           4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven
                             Charleston (Chapter 8 & Afterword)
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.
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
Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee on Zoom
Friday Noon – Bible Study: The Psalms
Saturday Noon – Blessing of the Palms at St. Mary’s church

Next Weekend:
Saturday March 27th @ Noon –
Blessing of the Palms: A Covenant Service with St. Mary’s
Sunday March 28th @ 9am
Morning Prayer with a Reading of the Passion Gospel
Palms will be available at the church 10-11:30 & during office hours

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Our Easter Egg Hunt in On!
Saturday April 3rd   @ 10am & 10:30 am

This year Trinity Church will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3, 2021.  Due to Covid guidelines and social distancing, we are asking families to sign up for a time slot.  We want to limit the number of people on the property at one time.  When the time slots below have filled, we will add more if needed.  We are asking families to stay together while hunting and maintain 6 feet.  There is a box at the side entrance of the church for donations of filled eggs. If possible, please wear gloves when you are filling the eggs.  Online signup will be available on our website: www.trinitychurchmilford.org or you can click here.  Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help.

Vestry Highlights: March 15, 2021
Resolved
  • Appointment of the GFS Committee:
  • Confirmed approval of an application for a Diocesan Ministry Development Grant for our Community Meals Program
  • Reviewed the 2020 Parochial Report
  • Authorized up to $3000 for technology necessary for livestreaming worship ($2000 to be reimbursed by a diocesan grant)
Discussion
  • Report: Preparing for a return to In-Person Worship: Indoor & Outdoors
  • Report:  Preparing for Interactive Hybrid Worship: Hardware, software, technology team
  • Report: Updating the database: Mother Judith and Magee are working on this
  • Report: Senior Youth Group: Mission projects for April (Grab n Go Lunch on Patriots Day); May (giveaway table of children’s games at Grab n Go); & June (giveaway table of sunscreen & bug spray at Grab n  Go)
  • Priest’s Report:
    • Trinity Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday April 3rd
    • Covenant service of the Blessing of the Palms will be held at St. Mary’s: Saturday March 27th @ noon
    • Ecumenical Good Friday Service will be videotaped for viewing on YouTube in partnership with the United Parish of Upton, with 7 clergy and choirs from 8 local faith communities participating. Dave Clinkman will play the opening hymn and the ringing of Trinity’s bells will close 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.
We are invited to read one psalm each day during Lent.

The Psalms for the coming week will be Thanksgiving Psalms.  These psalms express a new vision and hope for the future, made possible by the faithfulness and life-giving power with which God has guided individuals and communities.
The Psalms for this week will be: 23, 34, 40, 65, 124, 138
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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving click here.
Sheep are able to graze in rocky and hilly pastures where other livestock cannot, which makes them perfect for families living in areas with this type of terrain.  A sheep can provide milk to families, which means nutrition.  A sheep also provides wool.  Families are able to create hand-spun wool items to keep themselves warm in cold weather.  Families are also able to sell their items and any extra wool they have to provide an income.  Sheep can make such a difference to a family and the community they live in.      Please remember during Lent to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! Thank you!   - Mission Committee


Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Jackvony, McLear & Young Families; Gloria Falcone; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Liz Pekkala; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; 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; 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: Joshua Jackvony
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Hilda Johnson; Andrew Yaroshefski; Reis Pirelli; Jeffrey Gagnon; Lorraine Frycki; Kiana Rivera; Lynne Najarian; Rose D’Ascenzo; Jeffrey Correia; Susan Kalloch; Joseph Moran; Matthew Carr; Michaela Ibrahim; Jarod Bentley; Hamlet Peguero-Peña; Meredith Wood; Bryan Anderson; Lauren Ruggiero; Mia Varteresian; Jill Nelson; and Arlene Person.

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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March 11th, 2021

3/11/2021

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A Meditation for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
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God our light, make your Church like a rainbow
shining and proclaiming to all the world that the storm is at an end,
there is peace for those who seek it and love for the forgiving.

-from A New Zealand Prayer Book
March 14th   - The Fourth Sunday in Lent
The Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom @ 9 am

The Visitation by The Rt. Rev. Douglas Fisher,
Bishop of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts
 
Ministers of the Liturgy

The Rt. Rev. Douglas Fisher
Our Youth
Allison Kee, Emily Kee, Nathan Pirelli, Teagan Richards, Zoey Richards,
Anna Prevelige, Lauren Ruggiero, Landon Sweet
Musicians:
Randy 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.
Sunday School will not meet this week so that our families may participate in the service on this special occasion. 

Daylight Savings Time Begins:  Spring ahead 1 hour!
This Weekend at Trinity             
Sunday:
9am –Holy Eucharist on Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday
           Followed by Coffee Hour and a Vestry Meeting
4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston (Chapters 6 & 7)
              
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 pm – Vestry Meeting
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
Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee on Zoom
Friday Noon – Bible Study: The Psalms

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Newsletter Deadline: Monday, March 15th 

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.
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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
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We are invited to read one psalm each day during Lent. 
The Psalms for the coming week will be Psalms of Lament.  In their expression of profound anguish and desperation, these psalms are also passionate calls to a God who has promised to be abide with us always. 
The psalms this week are:   6, 13, 51, 60, 74, 79, 137

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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving click here. Last week we mentioned honey bees, this week it is sheep.  Sheep are able to graze in rocky and hilly pastures where other livestock cannot, which makes them perfect for families living in areas with this type of terrain.  A sheep can provide milk to families, which means nutrition.  A sheep also provides wool.  Families are able to create hand-spun wool items to keep themselves warm in cold weather.  Families are also able to sell their items and any extra wool they have to provide an income.  Sheep can make such a difference to a family and the community they live in.      Please remember during Lent to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for!
Thank you!  Mission Committee 


Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Sweet & Page Families; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Liz Pekkala; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; 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: Lucille Eleanor Clinkman and her family

Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
 
The Deceased: The Rev. Marilyle Sweet-Page 
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Benjamin Uthoff; Skyler Flavin; Stephen Sullivan; Marina Cekani; April Hawkins; Callum Lanzillo; Aiden Carleton; Allison Kee; Ryan McCarthy; Alison Ward; Clinton Clark, Jr.; Nicholas Kenton; Hilda Johnson; & Andrew Yaroshefski.

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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March 4th, 2021

3/4/2021

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A Meditation for the Third Sunday in Lent
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 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
[Psalm 51:10]
Gentle Father,
show us our sins as they really are
so that we may truly renounce them
and know the depth and richness of your mercy.
-from A New Zealand Prayer Book
March 7th   - The Third Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Ministers of the Liturgy:
Dave Clinkman, Brandon Kee, Ginny Starkis, Peach Warren
Musicians:
Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, and 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 - Sunday School  
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Jesus Weeps
Big Idea: Jesus feels compassion for us when we’re sad, so we can cry out to Him.
Bible Story: John 11:1-44
Key Verse: Psalm 42:3-4
Did you know that Jesus wept when His friend Lazarus died?! It’s true! Even though Jesus knew He was going to raise Lazarus from the dead! Jesus is SO compassionate and is sad when we’re sad, so we can come to Him for comfort! 


On the Sundays and Wednesdays during March we will include prayers in observance of Women's History Month.

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Thank you to Anna Prevelige, Sean Prevelige, and Allison Kee and to Sarah Prevelige for participating in last weekend’s 30-Hour Famine. Thank you to everyone who supported them through prayer and financial donations.  They raised over $1000 for World Vision global food programs.


This Weekend at Trinity:
Sunday:
8-8:45 am
- Consecrated communion wafers available in the church.
9 am –Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email Saturday eve.
10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion in the church.
4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston
                  (Chapters 4 & 5)
 7 pm – Youth Group on Zoom

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.
Consecrated communion wafers available for pick up  during office hours.

Monday 7:15 am – Zoom Meditation: the link will be sent by email on
                                  Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday 7 pm – Sacred Ground – Session #10 on Zoom
Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email
                                   early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday 6:30 pm – Finance Committee on Zoom
Wednesday 7:30- 8 pm – Zoom meditation: the link will be sent by email
                                   early Wednesday morning.
Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee on Zoom
Friday Noon – Bible Study: The Psalms

Next Sunday: March 14th:  Bishop’s Visitation
Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom at 9 am
Bishop Fisher will preside and preach
Coffee Hour and a Vestry Meeting
will follow the service.

Next Weekend: Daylight Savings Time Begins: 
​Spring ahead 1 hour!

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.

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​The Psalms for the coming week will be Wisdom Psalms.  These describe a way of living that ensures social peace and stability grounded in a righteous relationship with God.  These are the psalms for this week: 1, 19, 37, 112, 121, 139

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Heifer International:  For a calendar of giving, click here. 
We've mentioned baby chicks and their benefits as one of the animals that Heifer provides to people to help provide food and income.  Another animal, or rather an insect, they provide are honey bees.  Heifer provides bees, a hive, box and training on raising and keeping bees.  The benefits?  The bees provide honey, wax and pollen which families can sell to provide an income, they can also use the honey and wax themselves.  Additional benefits?  The global honey bee population overall is increased, which helps the environment.  Most importantly honey bees help with pollination, which can boost fruit and vegetable crops, which in turn provides more food for people.  Heifer notes that sometimes it is the smallest gift that makes the largest impact.  Next time you see a honey bee outside, consider all that it can do! Thank you! 
​ - The Mission Committee



Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Aubrey, Burns & Jackson Families; Liz Pekkala; 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; 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: The Rev. Norman E. Aubrey and Gail Burns
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Zoey Richards; Alimarie Garcia; Sophie Cornwell; Kevin Varteresian; Mark Negrotti; Lily Kerxhalli-Kleinfield; Jamie Tracy; Gordon Scruton; Kayla Long; Madelyn Stochaj; Joanne Roy; Nolan Lanzillo; Sophia Lanzillo; Vin Manoli; Joseph Pratt; Eli Wood; Owen Lukas; Tyler D’Urso; Denise Meurant; Michelle Negrotti; Victoria Peroni; Benjamin Uthoff; and Skyler Flavin.


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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​milford, Massachusetts

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