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Weekly News

November 25th, 2020

11/25/2020

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Meditation for the First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2020  click here


Morning Prayer on Zoom at 9 am: November 29,2020
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82256827302?pwd=Z0E3ZlpXY0hIRFdIZHN0ZnltdXNlZz09
Meeting ID: 822-5682-7302    Password: 546896   
Telephone: 929-205-6099 
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Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,  and the flame shall not consume you 3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
 - Isaiah 43:1-3
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Commissioning of Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical Ministry leaders will be our readers.
Toussaint Jackson will  offer a Stewardship Reflection


For the Morning Prayer leaflet, click here.  
For the Weekly Announcements click here.

Sunday School: A Note from Rachel Carpenter
Hi all!!!  First and foremost, happy thanksgiving!!!   We hope you all have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!!!   
We look forward to seeing everyone at church school at 9:45.  It will be the first Sunday of Advent!!
-Rachel 

Elementary AND Jr High ZOOM Church School  9:45 AM
https://zoom.us/j/94832771037?pwd=d3BYREU4Q3U3OVlNR1doOWZtNEJvdz09 

Meeting ID: 948 3277 1037     Passcode: 435036

Stewardship: A Season of Thanksgiving
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.   [Psalm 106:1] 

The Finance Committee will meet on December 8th to propose a budget based upon our pledges offered by that date. This year, especially, it's important to pledge so that we plan for the increased costs of 2021 and so that the candidates can see that we have a robust Stewardship commitment. 

                                     
We now have the option of pledging  by completing the confidential form at our website: 

 https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org/2021-pledge
To Read the Stewardship Reflection by Valerie King click here

This Weekend at Trinity:
​9 am                              Morning Prayer on Zoom
9:45 am                        Sunday School
10:30-11:30 am          Distribution of Holy Communion  in the church
Sunday afternoon - Home Communion for those who cannot come to the
                                       church
This Week at Trinity:
The Office will be open Monday – Thursday, 10am – 2 pm.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email

Monday 7:15am-7:45am Zoom Meditation
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508751622?pwd=UXN6cytydm90amhvQU4xc0tyVWN3UT09
Meeting ID: 865 0875 1622    Passcode: 787387
Tuesday 7 pm Christmas Fair Planning Meeting on Zoom
Wednesday 10 am      Morning Prayer & Fellowship on Zoom
Meeting ID: 831-6113-8171  Password: 497792    Telephone: 929-205-6099
Thursday 4 pm Grab-n-Go Meals at Trinity
Thursday 7:30 pm – Profile Committee meeting on Zoom

Saturday  9am -1pm  Christmas Fair - Pickup meals and other Christmas Fair purchases
                  9am-3pm – Drop-off Jesse Tree gifts


Trinity's Christmas Fair is Online: 
​Click on this link: Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Fair  
For a hard copy of the Order Form to be returned to the Trinity office with a check payable to Trinity, click here 
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Items and takeout lunches can be picked up at Trinity on Saturday December 5 between 9am & 1 pm.  Our 12 Days of Christmas Fair Raffle is a new take on our usual raffle table.  One ticket, for $10 qualifies you to win all the big prizes for a drawing every day for 12 days-December 5th-16th.   If you prefer to sell paper tickets to your family and friends, please call Ann Marie Lockwood at 508-981-5223 and she will get you as many as you like!   SPREAD THE WORD!!

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The Jesse Tree 2020
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There is a Jesse Tree this year but a bit different; the deadlines are earlier as the gifts must be quarantined at the church for two weeks before distribution. As you read this, the deadline for requesting items has passed, and now it is time for fulfilling those requests. Instead of a tree with tags, there will be a Sign-up Genius for parishioners to sign up for the items. When you click on this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADAD2DABFB6-trinity it will bring you to the signup. Select the item(s), then enter your name and email address (email addresses will not show). You can select more than one item if you wish. If you have any questions regarding the item(s) you sign up to fulfill,  please contact Maryellen Yaroshefski (ayaroshefski@yahoo.com).

Items should not be wrapped, and they may be dropped off at the church Monday-Thursday 10:30am to 1:00pm. There will be a box at the bottom of the stairs for Jesse Tree items. If you select a gift card, please place it in an envelope and drop it off in the Mission Committee folder outside Mother Judith's office. Please put a note on the item with your name so that the Mission Committee will be able to match up the item from the signup with the family requesting the item. The deadline for dropping off items is 3pm on Saturday, December 5th (there will be someone at the church on December 5th from 9 to 3 to receive items).   
Thank you - Trinity Mission Committee

Creation Care Tip of the Week:  Don’t shop till you drop
Do I need it?  Can the wrapping be recycled?  Am I making the best use of what I already have? Can I share from my bounty with others and give rather than acquire? Consider making a gift to a non-profit organization in the name of someone you love.

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Bedrosian Family; Elleana Shearer; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Christine Bloom; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Steve Hyams; John Donohoe; John Burke; Brad Gustavesen; Rita & Dick Cronan; Vivek Subramani; Ray & Enid; 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; Chris Ketcham and their families.
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
The Deceased: Mikael Bedrosian
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Mark Sousa; Anne Adams; Annika Hutto; Mary Torian; Lauren Lukas; Leslie LaFlamme; Bob Prevelige; Joseph Lutfy; Katrina Lyon; Isabella Matondi; Emelia Matondi; Richie Gaffin; Meghan Kane; and Amanda Rudenauer.


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​Blue Christmas Service:
​The Episcopal churches in the Worcester Corridor are joining to offer a service on Zoom that is based on the service that was offered at Trinity for many years. The service will be offered three times, with some variation.  Our own Dave Clinkman will be one of the musicians, and Mary Johnson will be one of the readers. 
Tuesday          December 8th @ 7 PM: The Rev. Laura Goodwin, Officiant
Sunday            December  13th @ 4 PM: The Rev. Deacon Beth Washburn,
                                                                        Officiant
Monday           December 21st @ 7 PM: The Rev. Judith Lee, Officiant


Comfort, comfort my people, says our God. [Isaiah 43:1]

For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and the National Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org


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November 19th, 2020

11/19/2020

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Meditation for the Last Sunday after Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday
November 22, 2020  click here
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There will be no service of Holy Communion at 8 am.
Morning Prayer on Zoom at 9 am: November 22.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82256827302?pwd=Z0E3ZlpXY0hIRFdIZHN0ZnltdXNlZz09
Meeting ID: 822-5682-7302    Password: 546896   
Telephone: 929-205-6099 


May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   [Romans 15:13]

Members of the Stewardship Committee will lead the service.

For the Morning Prayer leaflet, click here.  
For the Weekly Announcements click here.

Sunday 4:30-6 pm
Grab-n-Go Thanksgiving Dinner
First Unitarian Church of Milford
23 Pine Street

Sunday School: A Note from Rachel Carpenter
Hi all!  
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday at 9:45!
Both elementary and Jr high ages will meet together :). 
Hope you are having a good week!
-Rachel 


Elementary AND Jr High ZOOM Church School  9:45 AM
https://zoom.us/j/94832771037?pwd=d3BYREU4Q3U3OVlNR1doOWZtNEJvdz09 


Meeting ID: 948 3277 1037     Passcode: 435036

Stewardship: A Season of Thanksgiving
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.
                                                                           
  [Psalm 106,1]                                         
We now have the option of pledging  by completing the confidential form at our website: 

 https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org/2021-pledge
To Read the Stewardship Reflection by Peach Warren click here

This Weekend at Trinity:
9 am                              Morning Prayer on Zoom
9:45 am                        Sunday School
10:30-11:30 am          Distribution of Holy Communion  in the church
Sunday afternoon - Home Communion for those who cannot come
                                        to the church
Sunday  4:30-6 pm  Grab-n-Go Thanksgiving Dinner at
                                       First Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford
                                       (23 Pine Street)
Sunday  5-6:30pm   Sacred Ground Session #5
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This Week at Trinity:
The Office will be open Monday – Wednesday, 10am – 2 pm.
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email
Monday 7:15am-7:45am Zoom Meditation
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508751622?pwd=UXN6cytydm90amhvQU4xc0tyVWN3UT09
Meeting ID: 865 0875 1622    Passcode: 787387
Tuesday 7-8:30pm Sacred Ground Session 5
Wednesday 10 am      Morning Prayer & Fellowship on Zoom
Meeting ID: 831-6113-8171   Password: 497792     Telephone: 929-205-6099
Thursday 10:45am: Thanksgiving Dinner for delivery or pick-up 

Trinity's Christmas Fair is Online:   Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Fair
For a hard copy of the Order Form to be returned to the Trinity office with a check payable to Trinity click here
Items and takeout lunches can be picked up at Trinity on Saturday December 5th.   Our 12 Days of Christmas Fair Raffle is a new take on our usual raffle table.  One ticket, for $10 qualifies you to win all the big prizes for a drawing every day for 12 days-December 5th-16th.   If you prefer to sell paper tickets to your family and friends, please call Ann Marie Lockwood at 508-981-5223 and she will get you as many as you like!   SPREAD THE WORD!!


Thanksgiving Dinner: November 26th, 10:45 am
To help Dave Scott prepare the dinner on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, call Dave at 781 864 7209 or email him @ londavescott@gmail.com.
If you would like to volunteer to deliver a meal, please call 508-473-8464 or send an email to office@trinitychurchmilford.org & leave your name & phone number.  This project is made possible by Abundant Care, Inc. and by the volunteers of Trinity & St. Mary’s.  

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The Jesse Tree 2020
There is a Jesse Tree this year but a bit different, the deadlines are earlier as the gifts must be quarantined at the church for two weeks before distribution. As you read this, the deadline for requesting items has passed, and now it is time for fulfilling those requests. Instead of a tree with tags, there will be a Sign-up Genius for parishioners to sign up for the items. When you click on this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADAD2DABFB6-trinity it will bring you to the signup. Select the item(s), then enter your name and email address (email addresses will not show). You can select more than one item if you wish. If you have any questions regarding the item(s) you sign up to fulfill,  please contact Maryellen Yaroshefski (ayaroshefski@yahoo.com).

Items should not be wrapped, and they may be dropped off at the church Monday-Thursday 10:30am to 1:00pm. There will be a box at the bottom of the stairs for Jesse Tree items. If you select a gift card, please place it in an envelope and drop it off in the Mission Committee folder outside Mother Judith's office. Please put a note on the item with your name so that the Mission Committee will be able to match up the item from the signup with the family requesting the item. The deadline for dropping off items is 3pm on Saturday, December 5th (there will be someone at the church on December 5th from 9 to 3 to receive items).   Please note: You may drop off items this coming Sunday, November 22nd from 8am to 11:30am in the box at the church.           
Thank you - Trinity Mission Committee

Family Advent Activity Basket
Advent—the 4 weeks before Christmas--is one of the most important and meaningful seasons of our liturgical year.  This year we are beginning a new tradition for observing Advent with prayers, activities, and crafts at home.  Sarah Prevelige is leading this initiative.
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What is an Advent basket?
  It's a basket of four activities to do as a family.  These include making your Advent wreath, a homemade special Advent Calendar, and fun DIY crafts.  These crafts are unlike the usual kid crafts and require big kid or adult assistance for gluing, working with wood, candle making, painting, following directions, and patience.  (Extra "goodies" and coloring pages may be included for families with young children.)
 
How do we know what to do?  Each activity will be separately wrapped and numbered (no peeking).   A list of additional supplies you may need will be included.   Video instructions for each activity with examples and step-by-step guidance will be sent separately by email.  All you have to do is carve out 30-45 minutes to sit as a family to construct, craft, laugh, and make memories as you are preparing for Christmas.  Some may want to do them at the start of Advent, others may want to do one each Sunday/ weekend through advent as a way to start the weeks leading up to Christmas. 
 

Are you interested?  If so, the important part is HOW you sign up. It is important that we know how many in your family will be involved in order to make sure we have enough for everyone.  It will also be important to include the ages of the young members of your family as we do have extra things to include for families with elementary school-aged children or older teens.  Please email Sarah Prevelige by this Friday November 20th with the following information.
1.  Your family name (ex The Smith Family)
2.  The number of adults over the age of 18 participating (ex. 2 adults)
3.  Ages of all children participating (ex. Ages 3, 7, 11)
4.  Any special considerations (allergies to common craft supplies, no access to computer to play the instruction videos, etc)
5.  Whether you prefer to pick-up your Advent basket or have it delivered (we will follow-up with the coordinating of this after the 20th).
 Can you only participate if you have kids?  No, every family can participate whether you have kids or not!  These activities are appropriate for all and will produce advent and Christmas related items that you can use/enjoy time and time again.
So reach out to Sarah Prevelige:      drprevelige@gmail.com

Creation Care Tip of the Week:  Don’t shop till you drop
Do I need it?  Can it be recycled? Is there a more environmentally friendly option? Am I making the best use of what I already have? Can I share from my bounty with others and give rather than acquire?

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
 Parish Members & Friends:  the Quimby Family; Christine Bloom; Sharon Manoogian;  Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Steve Hyams; John Donohoe; John Burke; Brad Gustavesen; Rita & Dick Cronan; Vivek Subramani; Ray & Enid; Elleana Shearer; Marco Weiss; Al Price; 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; Chris Ketcham and their families.
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
The Deceased: Michael Quimby
 Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 Those celebrating birthdays this week: Cosme Felipe; Sharon Tredeau; JP Dow; Kristen Jennings; Jeremy Redden; Owen Wing; Thomas McCarthy; Clara Smith; Khristia Piacente; Jason Ball; JD Daugherty, III; Laura Moore; Jenney Gallerane; Ariana Rivera; and Mark Sousa.


For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and the National Episcopal Church go to
https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org


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November 12th, 2020

11/12/2020

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Meditation for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost
November 15, 2020  click here.
Morning Prayer on Zoom: November 15.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82256827302?pwd=Z0E3ZlpXY0hIRFdIZHN0ZnltdXNlZz09

Meeting ID: 822-5682-7302  Password: 546896 Telephone: 929-205-6099 


May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.                                
   [Romans 15:13]
Wardens and Vestry members will lead the service and we will have a Vestry discussion after the service.
For the Morning Prayer leaflet, click here.  
For the Weekly Announcements click here.

Sunday School: A Note from Rachel Carpenter
Hi all!  
Based on our numbers and the ages of children participating, we have decided to combine our two Zoom church school classes into one!  BOTH classes will be at 9:45am on the link below!   We hope so much you can join us!   


Elementary AND Jr High ZOOM Church School  9:45 AM
https://zoom.us/j/94832771037?pwd=d3BYREU4Q3U3OVlNR1doOWZtNEJvdz09 

Meeting ID: 948 3277 1037     Passcode: 435036

Stewardship: A Season of Thanksgiving

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever. 
                                                                                                        
     
[Psalm 106,1]                                      
We now have the option of pledging  by completing the confidential form at our website: 

 https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org/2021-pledge

Vestry Highlights:  November 9, 2020
Resolutions:
  • Approved the  Quarterly Financial Report (as of September 30, 2020)      Discussion:
  • 2021 Budget will require a 16.5% increase over 2020 
  • Diocesan grants will reimburse every parish up to $2000 for technology upgrades to facilitate virtual worship. A Vestry Committee will consult with a professional to explore Trinity’s options
  • Magee Lambert was praised for handling her new responsibilities in bookkeeping and website management very well.
  • Reports:  Stewardship Campaign; Christmas Fair; Community Meals; Profile Committee; Advent Family Project; Leadership for 2021
  • What we have done well: adapting to an online Christmas Fair; Profile Focus Groups; Worship; sharing noteworthy news about our parish family.

This Weekend at Trinity:
8-8:30 am                In-person Service of Holy Communion
9 am                          Morning Prayer on Zoom
9:45 am                    Sunday School
10:30-11:30 am  Distribution of Holy Communion to individuals in the church
Sunday afternoon - Home Communion for those who cannot come to the church

This Week at Trinity:                         Newsletter Deadline: November 15th
The Office will be open Monday – Thursday, 10am – 2 pm
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email

Monday 7:15am-7:45am Zoom Meditation
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508751622?pwd=UXN6cytydm90amhvQU4xc0tyVWN3UT09
Meeting ID: 865 0875 1622    Passcode: 787387
Wednesday 10 am      Morning Prayer & Fellowship on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83161138171?pwd=TitUUzdtRVhjZVFadjNZbFlxV1dhdz09
Meeting ID: 831-6113-8171  Password:  497792
Thursday 4 pm: Grab n Go Meals prepared and distributed at Trinity
Thursday 7:30 pm – Profile Committee on Zoom
Friday Noon  Lunch and Bible Study: Women of the Bible: 
            November 13th The Infirm Woman (Luke 13:10-17) &
                                        The woman with  Hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34)
             November 20th  Mary Magdalene  (Luke 8; John 20)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87474952317?pwd=UkdpQTNuNmtxVkhtYlZkVGVDVkZOQT09

Trinity's Christmas Fair is Online:   Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Fair
For a hard copy of the Order Form to be returned to the Trinity office with a check payable to Trinity click here.
Order cookie trays, wreaths & cemetery boxes, knitted gifts, fleece blankets, gift baskets, and lunch. Share the link with your friends and post it on your Facebook page.  Items and takeout lunches can be picked up at Trinity on Saturday December 5th.   Plan to join our 12 Days of Christmas Fair Raffle, which is a new take on our usual raffle table.  One ticket, for $10 and you are qualified to win all the big prizes for a drawing every day for 12 days-December 5th-16th.   If you prefer to sell paper tickets to your family and friends, please call Ann Marie Lockwood at 508-981-5223 and she will get you as many as you like!   SPREAD THE WORD!!

The Profile Committee wants to hear from you.  Please share your reflections and responses to the questions that are listed here. The deadline is  this Monday November 16, 2020

Thanksgiving Dinner: November 26th, 10:45 am
To help Dave Scott prepare the dinner on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, call Dave at 781 864 7209 or email @ londavescott@gmail.com.
If you will be alone on Thanksgiving, or if you know of someone who will be in need of a Thanksgiving meal, please call the Parish Office at 508-473-8464 or send an email to office@trinitychurchmilford.org no later than Wednesday November 18th & leave the name of the person to whom the meal is to be delivered, the address & the phone number.  We will deliver to Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon. This year due to the Coronavirus the deliveries will be a “Curbside Delivery.”
If you would like to volunteer to deliver a meal, please call 508-473-8464 or send an email to office@trinitychurchmilford.org & leave your name & phone number.    Volunteers will be given masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. We ask that all volunteers be at Trinity Church by 10:45 am.  Because of the extra planning required by public health protocols, we cannot accommodate volunteers who show up without notice. This project is made possible by Abundant Care, Inc. and by the volunteers of Trinity & St. Mary’s. 
 

The Jesse Tree 2020
There will be a Jesse Tree this year, if you, or someone you know, needs assistance this Christmas, please contact the office or Maryellen Yaroshefski (ayaroshefski@yahoo.com).   Please follow these guidelines:
- A limit of 2 to 3 gift requests per person.
- Each gift request should have a cost of no more than $25 to $30.
- If requesting a clothing item, please indicate size, and if possible, color preferences.
- Age/Sex of child (if for an adult, need male/female/other, age not needed).
Please note: Given the current situation with Covid-19, while we will do our best to fulfill all requests, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.

Thank you - Trinity Mission Committee

Family Advent Activity Basket
Advent—the 4 weeks before Christmas--is one of the most important and meaningful seasons of our liturgical year.  This year we are beginning a new tradition for observing Advent with prayers, activities, and crafts at home.  Sarah Prevelige is leading this initiative. Watch for more information.


Creation Care Tip of the Week:  Don’t shop till you drop
Do I need it?  Can it be recycled? Is there a more environmentally friendly option? Am I making the best use of what I already have? Can I share from my bounty with others and give rather than acquire?

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
 Parish Members & Friends: the Henneberry Family; Rita & Dick Cronan; Vivek Subramani; Ray & Enid; Elleana Shearer; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Mary Torian, Brad Gustavesen; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; 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; Chris Ketcham and their families.
 
Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
 
The Deceased:
Betty M. Henneberry
 
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 
Those celebrating birthdays this week:
Kimberly McCarthy; Jack Fumia; Lisa Nylander; Jay Abraham; Katy Taft; Cathryn Timpany; Pat Stafford; Ann Winslow; Erik Pekkala; Joana Rivera; Pat Keppler; Paul Adams; Gina Haddad; Heather Adams; Nathan Mascoll; Carolann Jennings; and Cosme Felipe.


For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and the National Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org


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November 5th, 2020

11/5/2020

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Stewardship Meditation
Kevin and Pat Keppler
November 8 2020
 
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,  for his mercy endures forever.  [Psalm 106.1]

Dear brothers and sisters of Trinity,
We are living through unusual times, times of challenge, but also times in which so many have shown levels of courage and compassion that we had not imagined would ever be needed.  In this uncertainty, we have also seen God at work in those who have worked so hard as healthcare providers and frontline workers, first responders and teachers, as truckers and others.  For them, and for the belief that God will protect us in the end, we are grateful.
If you can, we humbly ask that you consider increasing your pledge.
This is not the time to ask for everything we want, but to be grateful for everything we have.

You may mail your pledge to Trinity in the stamped, self-addressed envelope that was included in the Stewardship mailing, or you may pledge on the website:  https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org/2021-pledge

 
Go, be healing to God's people; seek and share the saving call.
Be the touch of Christ for others, be the voice of Christ for all.
Lives are broken all around you, and Christ has no hands but yours;
hold in them the ones who suffer so Christ's healing love endures.
-Martin Willett
MORNING PRAYER via ZOOM
Ministers of the Liturgy
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Mary Frances Best, Pam Hennessy, Beth Stochaj, Millie Williams
 Musicians:  Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82256827302?pwd=Z0E3ZlpXY0hIRFdIZHN0ZnltdXNlZz09
Meeting ID: 822-5682-7302  Password: 546896 Telephone: 929-205-6099 
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.     
[Romans 15:13]
For the Morning Prayer leaflet, click here.  
For the Weekly Announcements click here.

Sunday School Message from Rachel Carpenter:
We will begin at 9:45 on Sunday on a separate Zoom meeting. 
Hi all!  
We would love for you to join us this Sunday for church school!!!  Start your week off with making some new friends, having some fun and hopefully learning something new!   


Elementary ZOOM Church School  9:45 AM
Join Zoom Meeting 

https://zoom.us/j/94832771037?pwd=d3BYREU4Q3U3OVlNR1doOWZtNEJvdz09 
Meeting ID: 948 3277 1037    Passcode: 435036 

Jr High ZOOM Church School 10:45 AM
Please join us this Sunday (note - this is a different link than above!)
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7357990701?pwd=T0pNaTQxM0R5Z28wOFN3WXdIeEdLdz09
Meeting ID: 735 799 0701    Passcode: 1234

I'm looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday!!
Our youth are together planning projects for the year.  We are asking our youth (grades 6 and up) to complete this brief survey. Thank you Click 
here for the survey.

This Weekend at Trinity:
8-8:30 am          Service of Holy Communion
9 am                   Morning Prayer on Zoom
9:45 am              Sunday School: Grades pre-K – 5
10:45 am            Sunday School: Grades 6-8
10:30-11:30 am   Distribution of Holy Communion to individuals in the church
Sunday afternoon - Home Communion for those who cannot come to the church
Sunday  5 – 6:30 pm       Sacred Ground: Session #4 


This Week at Trinity:
The Office will be open Monday – Thursday, 10am – 2 pm
Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email
Monday 7:15am-7:45am Zoom Chat

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508751622?pwd=UXN6cytydm90amhvQU4xc0tyVWN3UT09
Meeting ID: 865 0875 1622    Passcode: 787387
Monday 7 pm    Vestry Meeting
Tuesday 7 pm Sacred Ground: Session #4

Wednesday 10 am      Morning Prayer & Fellowship on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83161138171?pwd=TitUUzdtRVhjZVFadjNZbFlxV1dhdz09

Meeting ID: 831-6113-8171   Password: 497792   Telephone: 929-205-6099
Thursday 4 pm: Grab n Go Meals prepared and distributed at Trinity
Thursday 7:30 pm – Profile Committee on Zoom
Friday Noon  Lunch and Bible Study: Women of the Bible: 
                        November 6th begins at 11:30 am
                                               The Samaritan woman at the well [John 4]
                                                The woman taken in adultery [John 8:2-11]
                        November 13th The Infirm Woman (Luke 13:10-17)
                                                  The woman with  Hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34)
Friday November 6th @ 12:30 pm ROMEOS on zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83952173496?pwd=SGowSDFaanpMOFFOK3RtTDNkdE51dz09

Zoom Chats are Back!  Schedule Change:
Mondays 7:15am -7:45 am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86508751622?pwd=UXN6cytydm90amhvQU4xc0tyVWN3UT09
Meeting ID: 865 0875 1622                           Passcode: 787387

This is a time for conversation, reflection, and a meditation to begin our week.

Trinity's Christmas Fair is Online:   Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Fair
Order cookie trays, wreaths & cemetery boxes, knitted gifts, fleece blankets, gift baskets, and lunch. Share the link with your friends and post it on your Facebook page.  Items and takeout lunches can be picked up at Trinity on Saturday December 5th.   Plan to join our 12 Days of Christmas Fair Raffle, which is a new take on our usual raffle table.  One ticket, for $10 and you are qualified to win all the big prizes for a drawing every day for 12 days-December 5th-16th.   If you prefer to sell paper tickets to your family and friends, please call Ann Marie Lockwood at 508-981-5223 and she will get you as many as you like!   PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!


The Profile Committee wants to hear from you.  Please share your reflections and responses to the questions that are listed here. The deadline is November 16, 2020

Thanksgiving Dinner: November 26th, 10:45 am
It’s time to place an order and/ or sign up as a volunteer
​Dave Scott is looking for 2-3 folks to help cut and prepare turkeys for serving). Helpers are needed the three days before Thanksgiving for about three hours on each day in the afternoon  Additional help to prepare remaining dishes would be very helpful and appreciated. Give Dave a call at 781 864 7209 or email @ londavescott@gmail.com . This year parishioners of Trinity and St. Mary’s will again deliver dinners to those who will be alone on Thanksgiving Day. If you will be alone on Thanksgiving, or if you know of someone who will be in need of a Thanksgiving meal, please call the Parish Office at 508-473-8464 or send an email to office@trinitychurchmilford.org no later than Wednesday November 18th & leave the name of the person to whom the meal is to be delivered, the address & the phone number.  We will deliver to Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon. This year due to the Coronavirus the deliveries will be a “Curbside Delivery.” If you would like to volunteer to deliver a meal, please call 508-473-8464 or send an email to office@trinitychurchmilford.org & leave your name & phone number.    Volunteers will be given masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. We ask that all volunteers be at Trinity Church by 10:45 am.  Because of the extra planning required by public health protocols, we cannot accommodate volunteers who show up without notice. This project is made possible by Abundant Care, Inc. and by the volunteers of Trinity & St. Mary’s.  

Stewardship: A Season of Thanksgiving
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever. 
                                                                                                     
  [Psalm 106,1]               
We now have the option of returning your pledge by completing the confidential form at our website: 

 https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org/2021-pledge

The Jesse Tree 2020
There will be a Jesse Tree this year, if you, or someone you know, needs assistance this Christmas, please contact the office or Maryellen Yaroshefski (ayaroshefski@yahoo.com).   Please follow these guidelines:
- A limit of 2 to 3 gift requests per person.
- Each gift request should have a cost of no more than $25 to $30.
- If requesting a clothing item, please indicate size, and if possible, color preferences.
- Age/Sex of child (if for an adult, need male/female/other, age not needed).

Please note: Given the current situation with Covid-19, while we will do our best to fulfill all requests, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.
                                                                 Thank you - Trinity Mission Committee



Family Advent Activity Basket
Advent—the 4 weeks before Christmas--is one of the most important and meaningful seasons of our liturgical year.  This year we are beginning a new tradition for observing Advent with prayers, activities, and crafts at home.  Sarah Prevelige is leading this initiative. Watch for more information.

Our Prayers Are Offered For:
 Parish Members & Friends: the Sambasivan Family; Vivek Subramani; Ray & Enid; Elleana Shearer; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Mary Torian, Brad Gustavesen; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Ryan Schmidt; Dorothy Lutterbaugh; Erick Guzman; 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; Chris Ketcham and their families.
 Homebound Parishioners: Betty Henneberry; Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey.
 The Deceased: Kishore Sambasivan
 Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
 Those celebrating birthdays this week: Elaine Rizoli; Debi O’Toole; Andy Hagedorn; Reese Anderson; Dean Anderson; Doug Flavin; Jennifer Fumia; Jessica Negrotti; Christopher Negrotti; Steve Klisiewicz; Malina Howard; Cooper Nelson; Beth-Ellen Healy; Jaydin Lobisser; Jane Hanrahan; Terese Cook; Sarah Lanzillo; Kimberly Stochaj; Stacy Spencer; Kimberly McCarthy; and Jack Fumia.

For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ 
For news about events at Trinity and the National Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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Trinity Episcopal church
​milford, Massachusetts

17 Congress St, Milford MA 01757
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