 Meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2020 click here. Morning Prayer on Zoom at 9 am: December 20, 2020 The Zoom link will be sent out with the reminder on Sunday morning. 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 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!!! We look forward to seeing everyone at church school at 9:45. It will be the fourth Sunday of Advent!! -Rachel The Zoom link will be sent out with the reminder on Sunday morning. Stewardship: A Season of Thanksgiving Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever. [Psalm 106:1] 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 As of December 14th: Number of pledges received 81 [77% of total] Amount pledged $150,120 [82% of budget] Gracious God, abundant are the blessings you have freely and joyously given us. Grateful for the opportunities you provide for living generous and compassionate lives of love, prayer, and service, we ask that you help us now and always to offer freely and joyously to you, O God, our gifts of time, talent, and treasure. This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen This Week at Trinity: The Office will be open Monday – Wednesday 10am – 2 pm. Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] Monday 7:15am-7:45am Zoom Meditation. The zoom link will be sent in the reminder email. Monday 7 pm Deanery Blue Christmas Service on Zoom –Mother Judith will officiate at Trinity The zoom link will be sent in the reminder email. Wednesday 4 pm Take out Christmas Dinner prepared in Trinity Kitchen Thursday 4pm Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord: Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom Friday 9 am The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord: Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom You may pick up consecrated hosts or have them delivered to your home so that we can receive communion together remotely on Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve. Click here for more information.  Community Meals Program We will be preparing takeout meals in Trinity’s kitchen on Wednesdays December 23rd & 30th. We plan to include with the meals a gift packet of personal hygiene items and a “meal in a bag” bag of groceries. We need volunteers to help pack these bags. Please call or email the Parish Office if you are able to help for a couple of hours on either or both days. Community Service credit will be given to students. We are grateful to the Lions Club, St. Mary’s, and private donors for your generous support of this program.  Blue Christmas Service Monday December 21st @ 7 PM: The Rev. Judith Lee, Officiant The Episcopal churches in the Worcester Corridor are joining to offer a service on Zoom that is based on the service that you have offered at Trinity for many years. This is the third time that the service will be offered. The Zoom link will be sent with the reminder on Sunday. Comfort, comfort my people, says our God. [Isaiah 43:1] 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: Rachel Martin; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Brad Gustavesen; Barbara; Michelle; Stephanie; Maureen Colvin; Rita & Dick Cronan; Kim Liquori & Family; Mark Mattioli; Karen Carig-O’Neill; Ray & Enid; Elleana Shearer; 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; Chris Ketcham and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Amy Neves; Sheri Keeler-Phillips; Nathan Jeffers; Emma Tredeau; David Haddad; Henry Leverock; Gregory Palmer; Stephanie McCallum; Rob Gallerane; Janice Ford; Paula Correia; Luke Alley; Gabriella Gutierrez; Carol Brutsch; Linda Scott; Jeffrey Varteresian; Rob Jewett, Jr.; Mary Frances Best; and Carole Foley. Advent & Christmas at Trinity December 20 Advent 4 Vestry discussion December 24th THE EVE OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD We will have ONE Service of Holy Communion with carols on Zoom @ 4pm December 25th THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD We will have ONE Service of Holy Communion on Zoom @ 9 am December 27th The First Sunday after Christmas: A Festival of Lessons & Carols on Zoom @ 9am Sunday January 3rd Epiphany Sunday: A Christmas Pageant on Zoom @ 9 am NOTICE: ANNUAL PARISH MEETING ON JANUARY 31st 2021 9 AM ON ZOOM For the Presiding Bishop's Christmas message, click here.
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