July 1st, 2021

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Savior.  Amen.

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Independence Day
Holy Eucharist  @ 9am
Hybrid Worship:  In person and on Zoom 
Coffee Hour outdoors following the service
Masks are optional:  Recommended but not required

Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Eucharistic Minister: Peach Warren
Lector:  Kevin Keppler
Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Cathy Poch 
Ushers:  Andrew Yaroshefski & Justin Varteresian
Altar Guild: Mary-Ellen Yaroshefski
Digital Ministers: Ann Marie Lockwood & Cindi Scrimgeour

What to expect on Sunday morning, click here.
For a copy of the  service leaflet, click here.
For the Weekly Announcements, click here.

This Weekend at Trinity:
Sunday:
9 am    Holy Eucharist in person and on Zoom. The link will be sent on
​             Saturday evening.

This Week at Trinity:
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. 
Mother Judith can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] and email.
Wednesday:
10 am   Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on
              Wednesday morning
7:30 pm   Meditation and Movement led by Cindi Scrimgeour and Michelle
                  Madden on Zoom: The link will be sent on Tuesday evening.
Thursday:
4 pm  Grab n Go meals at Trinity
Friday:
10 am    Painting Class in Murray Hall
Noon      ROMEOs luncheon at the home of Kevin Keppler. Call Dave
​                Clinkman for details.

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Your Wardens and Vestry have called The Rev. John Elliott Lein to be the next Rector of Trinity Church. 
 
Father John most recently served as Priest in Charge at St. Thomas a Becket Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia.  He comes to the priesthood after a career in media/design. He was ordained priest in February 2020 after completing his Master of Divinity degree at Virginia Theological Seminary, with an emphasis on Spirituality.  

Fr. John will begin ministry with us on August 1st, and his first Sunday will be August 8th. 
We welcome Fr. John, his wife Miriam, and his four children with great joy, hope and gratitude.
For the diocesan announcement click here.

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Congratulations to Kim Stochaj who has been awarded a Bement/Waterfield Scholarship by the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

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Vacation Bible Camp:
​Dining in the Kingdom of God
August 2nd - 5th, 3-5:30 pm

Ages: K through Grade 6
Fee:$10/family


on Zoom or at United Parish of Upton:  
Each day: practice a cooking skill, prepare a meal,
learn a Bible story and a song.
We need older youth and adults to assist - in person or remotely.
For a schedule of the week's activities click here
To Register: Go to our website:  www.trinitychurchmilford.org
or click here.  
For more information contact Rachel Carpenter at:
sunday.school@trinitychurchmilford.org  

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ROMEOs and JULIETs LUNCHEONS
The Romeos will meet for lunch on Friday, July 9, at the home of Kevin Keppler.  We will be ordering take-out food from Outback Steakhouse in Bellingham. To have enough time to order and pick up the food, we will meet at 12:00 noon. Further information and directions to Kevin’s house will be included in an email about a week before the event.  If you would like to attend, please contact Dave Clinkman at clinkman@comcast.net or 508-634-8996. Please be vaccinated against Covid and follow any current protocols. ROMEOs is a social group for retired men and other men who wish to join us during their lunch hour.
 
JULIETs
 The next JULIETS luncheon is on Wednesday, July 14, (Happy Bastille Day!) at the Chateau Restaurant in Franklin at 12:30pm. All women from the parish are welcome to join the fun. Please let Pat Keppler know by July 12 if you plan to attend or if you would like to be added to the contact list: 508 966-0003 (landline) or 508 246-9703 (text) or pat_keppler@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!

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Altar Flowers: Summer
Now that we are gathering for Holy Eucharist every Sunday, we would like to have fresh flowers at the altar every week. However, our florist reports that prices have increased significantly during the pandemic. We invite donations from your gardens.  Please contact Mary-Ellen Yaroshefski if you wish to contribute.  This may be an opportunity for thanksgiving or memorials. 

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​Urgent!
Volunteers needed:  Community Meals
Community Service Opportunity

Summer Thursdays: 3-6 pm (We usually finish soon after 5 pm). Two volunteers to tend the “Meal in a Bag” table, where our guests choose food to prepare for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Volunteers will set up the table, help individuals choose items, and end by storing the food and tables in the back of the church.
 
Monthly Dinners beginning in September:  1 Wednesday or Thursday / month, 3-6 pm  Volunteers will serve guests in Murray Hall and takeout dinners at the entrance to the church.  Tasks include setting tables, clearing tables, and helping with cleanup.  Please contact the Parish Office,  Alice Jacobson or Glen Peterson for more information. 

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​Food Pantry Donations -
​There is now a basket in the narthex at the side entrance to the church for donations of non-perishable food to the Food Pantry. 

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Our Prayers Are Offered For:
Parish Members & Friends: the Correia & Pierce Families; Tony & Sarah Zozzaro; Lee Kalns; Darlene Young; Karin Tourtellotte; Ani Sharoogian; Shae Frizzell; Bernie O’Connor; Manohar Pathikani & Family; the McDonnell Family; Paul Langlois; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Michelle; Stephanie; Ron Taylor; Kim Liquori; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; 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: Joseph Correia
Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Matthew Ward; Brenda Matondi; Tom D’Urso; Linda Tracy; Maxwell Wing; Jon Ruscitti; AJ Cook; Sean Prevelige; Alex Côté: John Cook; Alexander Fumia; Laura Brandt; Drew Cahill; Melissa Greene; Shannon Palinkas; Emma Crisfield; and Dave Carr, Jr.

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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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