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Saints of the Lenten Season
T his week we look at Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604, whose feast day is March 12 and Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland, 461, March 17.Only two Popes, Leo the First and Gregory the First, have been given the popular title of "the Great." Both served in the difficult times of the barbarian invasions of Italy. Gregory also knew the horrors of "plague, pestilence, and famine." He was born of a patrician family about 540, and became Prefect of Rome in 573. Shortly thereafter he retired to a monastic life in a community which he founded in his ancestral home on the Coelian Hill. Pope Pelagius the Second made him Ambassador to Constantinople in 579, where he learned much about the larger affairs of the Church. Not long after his return home, Pope Pelagius died of the plague, and in 590 Gregory was elected as his successor. Gregory’s pontificate was one of strenuous activity. He organized the defense of Rome against the attacks of the Lombards, and fed its populace from papal granaries in Sicily. In this as in other matters, he administered "the patrimony of St. Peter" with energy and efficiency. His ordering of the Church’s liturgy and chant has molded the spirituality of the Western Church until the present day. Though unoriginal in theology, his writings provided succeeding generations with basic texts, especially the Pastoral Care, a classic on the work of the ministry. In the midst of all his cares and duties, Gregory prepared and fostered the evangelizing mission to the Anglo-Saxons under Augustine and other monks from his own monastery. The Venerable Bede justly called Gregory the Apostle of the English. Gregory died on March 12, 604, and was buried in St. Peter’s basilica. His life was a true witness to the title he assumed for his office: "Servant of the servants of God."
Patrick was born into a Christian family somewhere on the northwest coast of Britain in about 390. His grandfather had been a Christian priest and his father, Calpornius, a deacon. Calpornius was an important official in the late Roman imperial government of Britain. It was not unusual in this post-Constantinian period for such state officials to be in holy orders. When Patrick was about sixteen, he was captured by a band of Irish slave-raiders. He was carried off to Ireland and forced to serve as a shepherd. When he was about twenty-one, he escaped and returned to Britain, where he was educated as a Christian. He tells us that he took holy orders as both presbyter and bishop, although no particular see is known as his at this time. A vision then called him to return to Ireland. This he did about the year 431. Tradition holds that Patrick landed not far from the place of his earlier captivity, near what is now known as Downpatrick. He then began a remarkable process of missionary conversion throughout the country that continued until his death, probably in 461. He made his appeal to the local kings and through them to their tribes. Christianizing the old pagan religion as he went, Patrick erected Christian churches over sites already regarded as sacred, had crosses carved on old druidic pillars, and put sacred wells and springs under the protection of Christian saints. Many legends of Patrick’s Irish missionary travels possess substrata of truth, especially those telling of his conversion of the three major Irish High Kings. At Armagh, he is said to have established his principal church. To this day, Armagh is regarded as the primatial see of all Ireland. Lesser Feasts and Fasts
LENT L ord, bless to me this Lent. Lord, let me fast most truly and profitably, By feeding in prayer on the Spirit. Reveal to me myself In the light of thy holiness. S uffer me never to think that I have knowledge enough to need not teaching, Wisdom enough to need no correction, Talents enough to need no progress, Humility enough to need no repentance, Devotion enough to need no quickening, Strength sufficient without thy Spirit, Lest standing still, I fall back for evermore. May my whole effort be to return to thee; O make it serious and sincere Preserving and fruitful in result, By the help of the Holy Spirit, And to thy glory, My Lord and my God. - Eric Milner-White, 1884-1963
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, March 11 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Education NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am Pot Luck Lunch, Parish Hall 5:15pm Holy Eucharist 6:00pm NO EYC Monday, March 12 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:15pm Yoga, Musikgarten Room Tuesday, March 13 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:00am NO CDO, St. Francis 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:30am Alison Cancer Center, Dialog & Support Group, Parish Hall 7:00pm NO Cub Scouts, St. Francis Hall Wednesday, March 14 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 12noon NO Women's Bible Study, Parish Hall NO CHILDREN'S OR YOUTH ACTIVITIES 5:30pm Supper, Parish Hall 6:00pm Psalms of David, Room 2 6:00pm Bethel Bible Study, Room 1 6:00pm NO Scrapbooking, Parish Hall 7:30pm NO Adult Choristers, Choir Room Thursday, March 15 9:00am NO CDO, St. Francis 9:30am Yoga, Musikgarten Room 9:45am NO Rector’s Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:30pm Vestry Meeting, Room 1 Saturday, March 17 5:00pm Renewal of Vows
Feast Days for the week of March 4-10 Monday, March 12: Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604. 1 Chronicles 25:1A,6-8, Palm 57:6-11, Mark 10:42-45. Saturday, March 17: Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland, 461. 1 Thessalonians 2:2b-12, Psalm 97:1-2,7-12, Matthew 28:16-20.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH POTLUCK Has moved to Sunday, March 11, immediately following the 10:00 AM Eucharist. Please join us as we continue our sacred fellowship. If you have any questions, just call Doris Cannaday at 685-7002!
Wednesday Night Supper 5:30pm in the Parish Hall The Menu for March 14 Soup and Salad Dessert
Holy Week Schedule X X X Palm Sunday, April 1 8:00 and 10:00am and 5:15pm Maundy Thursday, April 5 5:30pm Good Friday, April 6 12noon: Mass of the Pre-sanctified 1pm: The Way of the Cross 2pm: The Good Friday Liturgy The Great Vigil, Saturday, April 7 5:30pm Easter Sunday, April 8 8:00 and 10:00am and 5:15pm
Palm Crosses Please come to help fold Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday, on Friday, March 30 at 9:00am in the Sun Porch. Call Caroline Holmes for more information, 694-5245.
Easter Flowers To have your thanksgivings and remembrances of loved ones listed in the Easter Sunday pew bulletin, please send your donation, payable to the Holy Trinity Memorial Fund, to the Parish Office no later than Wednesday, April 4. Attention: Cindy.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry March 11, 2007 Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 103 1 Corinthians 1-13 Luke 13:1-9 8:00am Holy Eucharist Vina Rahlfs Robert Stewart 10:00am Holy Eucharist Mike Brady Joe de Compiegne 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Laura Scott
Altar Guild Team I will serve March 10-16. Anne Herbig, Captain. Trina Albright, Cathy Graham, Pat Thames, Mindy de Compiegne, Katy Brunner.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Connie Godlevski will serve breakfast on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Mark Philpy, Mott Williamson, Glen Thomason will serve breakfast on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries March 11-17 Those having a birthday: Charles Simmons, Ann Johnson, Gene Floyd, William Jowell, Robert Stewart, Tricia Cobb, Paige Gates, Michelle Moses, Nash Cantwell, Destiny Perez, Al Stepp, Mary Hunter, Teresa Hansen, Trudie Thomason, Leslea McCabe, Phillip Renaud, Gene Carnes, Glen Thomason, Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Endsley, Mary Dyer, Lindy Larson, Julie Montgomery, Cindy Carpenter, Lara Boley.Those having an anniversary: Candice and Mike Austin.
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Christopher, Bob, Erin, Weldon, Joe, Connie, Juanita, Mary, Denny, Liz, Jimmy and Fan, Roberta, Herb, James, Donny, Dave, Jere, Nickie, Gay, Richie, Lior, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan, Steve, Tony, Johnny, Michael, and Byron. (Please call Cindy in the Parish Office to place a name on the Prayer List. Deadline is Friday at 2:30pm.)For Those in the Military: Bo, Eli, Nick, James, Kimberly, Chris, Mike, Rosemary, Justin, Lisa, Craig, Jody, Andrew, David, Steven, Jordan, Sean, Michael, Patrick, Etienne, Annie, Casey, Nick and his platoon, and Victor. If you know of anyone in the Armed Forces, please feel free to call the Parish Office and place his or her name on the Prayer List.
HOSPITAL VISITS Please call the Parish Office at 683-4207, and let us know when someone from Holy Trinity is in the hospital or rehab center. We don't want to miss anyone. Thanks!
ADULT EDUCATION Sunday Morning Adult Education 9:00am led by Jim May in Room 1. Crossways Bible Study : led by Fr. Allen Whitman in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday Adult Education Women's Bible Study: led by Paula Howbert in the Parish Hall. 12noon. Brown bag lunch.
Rector's Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. This class will not meet on March 15, but will resume March 22. The topic of study is the gospel of John.
YOUTH NEWS
Calendar of Events Sunday, March 11: NO EYC Wednesday, March 14: NO EYC. Sunday, March 18: NO EYC. Wednesday, March 21: Game—Catch Phrase. Sunday, March 25: Service project. Meet at Hope House. 2100 W. Tennessee, corner of Tennessee and "N" streets. Wednesday, March 28: FUN EASTER GAMES.
Why include Recreation and Games in Youth Ministry? Youth programs that are "too spiritual" for recreation probably will not achieve those spiritual goals. Recreation is an essential part of youth ministry for several reasons: · Life-changing youth ministry primarily takes place in the context of relationships. Most young people's lives are changed by gospel truth as that truth is interpreted in relationships. Games and recreation build relationships · Youth in churches that only permit very serious study sessions seldom discover trusting friendships that can lead to discipleship. Recreation and games build trust. · Recreation can provide a way for teenagers to express hidden abilities, leading to an observable change in feelings of self-worth. · Quality recreation also can help troubled youth cope with stress. Contemporary teenagers are pressured to grow up quickly. Stress is a daily part of most teenager’s lives. Laughing and enjoying a game of volleyball can significantly reduce the stress which these teenagers carried when they arrived at your youth meeting. Taken from creativeyouthideas.com
KIDS SCOOP
Making Plans for Summer Already? Don't forget to sign up to help with VBS this Summer! Plans are already underway and with over 220 children last year we need your help to get ready for this year. VBS June 11-15, 2007 Please Consider the following: Classroom leaders Recreation helpers Market Place leaders Registration helpers Clean up Crew Snacks
Lent Mission Friends Adventure All children’s programs will take a break from the regular programs to learn about missionaries and their work in other countries. This four week class will take us to Kenya, India, Dominican Republic and Thailand. We will learn what the people of these countries eat, do for fun, their religion and how missionaries work in their countries. This will be fun and we want all children to join us in Lent for our adventure!
No Sunday School March 11 0r 18 due to Spring Break. NO Wednesday Activities March 14
Children’s Chapel March 11-Dedee Boring March 18-Dedee Boring March 25- Libby Lea April 1-Palm Sunday/Children’s Sermon April 8-Easter Sunday/Dedee Boring April 15- Wheatly Gates April 22- Libby Lea April 29- Kendall Clark
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP Store Hours: Tuesday: 10am – 4pm Wednesday: 10am – 4pm 5pm – 6pm Thursday: 10am – 4pm Sunday: after the 10am service Bibles, Study Bibles, Prayer Books, Children’s Books, Devotional Books, Self Help Books, Baby Gifts & More Special orders available
HOLY TRINITY TRUST FUND The Holy Trinity Trust Fund is now accepting applications for grants. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2007. Applications may be picked up in the church office. Contact Bob Klemme at 687-5646 if you have questions.
NANCY'S PLACE Nancy's Place - Center for Creativity and Healing is available for use. Please contact Cindy Olive (Director) for more information or to submit a request for use of the facility (home phone: 686-9545 or e-mail: bucko1@cox.net). Keep in mind the mission statement of Nancy's Place: "To provide a Christian environment in which creativity can be identified, explored and nurtured." The clay studio should be open sometime in March and will offer instructive classes as well as open studio hours. If there is some type of art that you would like to be offered at Nancy's Place, please call. If you have a talent or creative outlet that you would like to share with others, please let Cindy know. It is up to each of us to make Nancy's Place come alive and offer our creative experiences back to God, who is our own Creator.
WANTED: STUFF for NANCY'S PLACE Looking for a good place to "store" your unused or extra art supplies? Well, Nancy's Place can help you out! We are now accepting used or new equipment to help stock the creativity center next door. Here is a list of the types of things we are looking for: paint brushes, sponges, watercolors, acrylic paints, markers, paper (drawing or painting), tissue paper, poster board, old books, fabric scraps (small), yarn, embroidery thread, beads, wire, buttons, keys, charms, old costume jewelry, safety pins, bottle caps, rubber stamps, broken or chipped china or tile (for mosaics).... If you are unsure if we can use the items but you don't want them anymore, please call me, Cindy Olive, at 686-9545. Bring your "stuff" to the church office (collection box is in the copy room). Pick up is also available by arrangement. Thanks! Love, Cindy Olive
Holy Trinity Children’s Day OutWe Need YOU! Every Thursday for the last several years, two wonderful ladies shared the duty of cleaning our Nursery linens. We have lost both of these amazing ladies to other obligations. If you would like to minister for this wonderful program and you love doing laundry (ha, ha) – this is for you! Please call Karen at 413-0331 .
Comunidad Alabare Every Wednesday, Bob Hilton comes to Holy Trinity to pick up food in the grocery cart in the Parish Hall to give to the poor who attend Comunidad Alabare. Please remember to bring food, especially canned or dry goods. Remember, need knows no season. Thank you!
MANY THANKS Dave and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all who visited him in the hospital and at ReHab Care, all who prayed so diligently, all who sent cards and others remembrances, and of course, all who called. We believe that your unceasing prayers are responsible for our being at home now. Thank you and please continue to remember us in your prayers. With thanks, Doris Watson
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