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December 16th, 2020

12/16/2020

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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.

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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.

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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:  
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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.
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

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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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    • Outreach >
      • Community Dinners
      • Good News Gardens
      • Laundry Love
      • Mission Committee
      • United Thank Offering
      • Dominican Republic Mission
    • Pastoral Care >
      • Lay Eucharistic Visitors
      • Healing Meals
      • Smitten with Knittin'
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      • Juliets
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    • Annual Parish Events >
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      • Parish Cleanup Day
      • Saint Nicolas Sunday
      • Easter Egg Hunt
      • Palm Sunday
      • Blessing of the Animals
      • Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers
      • Welcome Back BBQ
      • Celebrating our Graduates
    • Archives >
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      • Virtual Holy Communion