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Do the Right Thing I remember when I was a kid I heard words of wisdom such as, "Doing good is its own reward" and "March to the beat of your own drummer!" I always understood those expressions to mean that doing the right thing is always best even if those around you fail to acknowledge or appreciate it. As the school years ends and the summer begins, it is a good time to reflect on what we have achieved during the past year. It’s tempting to think that if we didn’t receive accolades or affirmation for the things we accomplished they probably weren’t worth doing. But nothing could be farther from the truth! I wanted to share with you a quote from Kent Keith that I have found very helpful: "People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies. Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you. Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, there may be jealousy. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Be good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Give the world the best you have anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway." Have a great summer! Affectionately, Fr. Andy+
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
In celebration of The Day of Pentecost, incense will be used at the 10:00am Holy Eucharist only.
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, May 27 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Education, Adult Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Monday, May 28 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 9:00am Music Camp 5:15pm Holy Eucharist and Healing 7:00pm Boy Scouts, Parish Hall Tuesday, May 29 7:00am HE and Women’s Breakfast 9:00am Music Camp 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open Wednesday, May 30 7:00am HE and Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Music Camp 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open Thursday, May 31 7:30am 1928 Morning Prayer, Nave 9:00am Music Camp 9:45am Rector's Bible Study, Room 1 10:00am Holy Trinity Bookstore Open 11:00am Holy Eucharist and Healing Friday, June 1 9:00am Music Camp
Wednesday Night Suppers will discontinue until Wednesday, June 6. 5:30pm in the Parish Hall. If you would like to help, call Angela Stephens at 685-4135.
Lay Eucharistic Ministry May 27, 2007
Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:25-37 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 John 20:19-23 8:00am Holy Eucharist Vina Rahlfs Robert Stewart 10:00am Holy Eucharist Laura Scott Jack Bilbo 5:15pm Holy Eucharist Caroline Holmes Altar Guild Team II will serve May 26-June 1. Barbara Leeton, Captain. Nancy Stewart, Janet Sam, Bonnie Hubbard, Kay Sirgo, Cindy Carpenter, Terry Staub.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Breakfast Connie Godlevski will serve breakfast on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Men’s Club Bill Granberry, Orman Hubbard will serve breakfast on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, following the 7:00am Holy Eucharist.
Birthdays and Anniversaries May 27-June 2 Those having a birthday: Mark Wheeler, Leanna Gilles, Valerie Pickett, Michelle Mauzy, Cindy Preas, Robert Brown, Laura Grafe, Blake Yarbrough. Those having an anniversary: Emily and Bob Klemme, Trina and Oren Albright, Melanie and Lea Crump .
Prayer List For Those in Trouble, Sorrow, Need, Sickness or Any Other Adversity: Jim, Brent, Kathy, Lucy, Meredith, Blanche, James, Herb, Becky, Jennifer, Jack, Rick, Jo, Therese, Betty, Bob, Tommy, Connie, Liz, Donny, Nickie, Gay, Richie, Lior, Meg, Livi, Britt, Kay, Susan. (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, the 293rd, 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!
Feast Days for the week of May 27-June 2 Thursday, May 31: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Zephaniah 3:14-18a, Psalm 113, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 1:39-49.Friday, June 1: Justin, Martyr at Rome, c. 167. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Psalm 16:5-11, John 12:44-50.Saturday, June 2: The Martyrs of Lyons, 177. 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 126, Mark 8:34-38.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Bible in 90 Days Join us for a journey through the Bible in this enriching and interactive study. The Bible in 90 Days will be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 9:45am, and also on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Room 1. Hope to see you there!
Sunday Morning Adult Education 9:00am Adult Bible Study: led by Jim May in Room 1.
Wednesday Adult Education Women's Bible Study: led by Paula Howbert in the Parish Hall. 12noon. Brown bag lunch. This class is on hiatus until after VBS.
Wednesday Evenings 6:00PM Classes will resume Wednesday, June 6.
Thursday Adult Education Rector's Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:45am in Room 1. The topic of study is the Gospel of John.
YOUTH NEWS Calendar of Events Sunday, May 27: NO EYC! Wednesday, May 30: NO EYC! Sunday, June 3: NO EYC! Wednesday, June 6: 5:45pm Summer EYC start up. Don't miss the FUN! Wednesday, June 13: 5:45pm at the Youth House — Alka Seltzer Tag. Wednesday, June 20: 7:00pm, Rockhounds Baseball Game. More details later. Wednesday, June, 27: 5:45pm at the Youth House. The Amazing Race - Holy Trinity Style. (Don't be late.)
This will give us an hour and a half to have FUN FUN FUN!
KIDS SCOOP
VBS 2007 Welcome to Holy-Wood June 11-15
Calling all VBS Volunteers! VBS workweek is June 4-8 from 9:00am until we are finished! We will have a mandatory planning meeting for all volunteers on Monday, June 4, from 9:00-11:30am. Please mark your calendars now for this meeting. Childcare will provided all week from 9:00am-12noon and the children will be having a great time while we set up for our big event. Still haven't signed up to help with VBS? We need you! Call Dedee at 967-2997 or email dedee@holytrinity.org for ways you can help. Register online for VBS: www.holytrinity.org, follow the link to Children's Ministry and VBS.
Children's Chapel May 27- Dedee Boring.
Treasurer's Report April 2007
Current Month Year-to-Date Total Budgeted Funds Received $44,379 $194,882 $806,079 Funds Expended 45,548 244,773 913,283 (Over Expenditure)/Under ($1,169) ($48,891) ($107,204) Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete with shall be measured to you again. ~ Luke 6:38
The Johnson Music Studio Presents Summer in the Arts Camp May 28-June 1 Holy Trinity Church 1412 West Illinois 9:00am - 2:00pm Grade levels K/4 - 9th Call Tyree Johnson at 288-7166 for more details or email: tyreejohnsonmusic@yahoo.com.
Scripture in God's Plan of Revelation In carefully planning and preparing the salvation of the whole human race the God of infinite love, by a special dispensation, chose for himself a people to whom he would entrust his promises. First he entered into a covenant with Abraham (Gen. 15:18) and, through Moses, with the people of Israel (Ex. 24:8). To this people which he had acquired for himself, he so manifested himself through words and deeds as the one true and living God that Israel came to know by experience the ways of God with men. Then too, when God himself spoke to them through the mouth of the prophets, Israel daily gained a deeper and clearer understanding of his ways and made them more widely known among the nations (Ps. 21:29; 95:1-3; Is 2:1-5; Jer. 3:17). The plan of salvation foretold by the sacred authors, recounted and explained by them, is found as the true word of God in the books of the Old Testament. The principal purpose to which the plan of the old covenant was directed was to prepare for the coming of Christ, the redeemer of all and of the messianic kingdom, to announce this coming by prophecy (Lk. 24:44; Jn. 5:39; 1 Pt. 1:10), and to indicate its meaning through various types (1 Cor. 10:12). Now the books of the Old Testament though they also contain some things which are incomplete and temporary, nevertheless show us true divine pedagogy.
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!
HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE & GIFTS We have a selection of Graduation, First Communion and Baptismal cards and gifts. Hours of Operation Tuesday: 10am - 4pm Wednesday: 10am - 4pm 5pm - 6pm Thursday: 10am - 4pm Phone: 682-6132
Finishing Well An eight week course on end-of-life issues. Do you know how to "finish well"? Do you know how to help others "finish well"? When: Monday, June 4- July 30. 6:00-9:00pm Where: Rays of Hope Building, 900 W. Wall. Who: Sponsored by Hospice of Midland Why: All who are interested in end-of-life issues are invited and encouraged to attend. How: Registration is required. There is no charge for participation. Please call Susie Mauldin, 682-2855 for more information. Please register by May 30.
Shawl Ministers The Shawl Ministry thanks each and every one of you who have made all the beautiful shawls. They are truly works of art as well as works of love. With the coming of warm weather we have less need for them and we have a nice supply on hand that will be sufficient for the summer. I feel we can all have a summer vacation from our labors and will reinstate Tuesday morning knitting in October when the weather is cool again. Again, my thanks to each and every one of you for such a wonderful response to my request and I will call you again in the fall. Have a happy and blessed summer. Mary Hunter
Mission & Outreach Corner The church is sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, June 24, 2007, from 8:30 to 12:00. It has been a few years since the last drive and this is a good opportunity to give to the community from a personal and physical point (pun intended) of view. Look for the sign up sheet in the parish hall. At this point, I am not sure of the logistics (blood mobile or in St. Francis Hall), but I will let you know. Thanks for your support. Patrick Collier, 695-0811
NANCY'S PLACE CLAY STUDIO "Open Studio Nights" for June Start on Thursday - June 14 6:00 - 9:00 pm The studio will be open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings Studio use fee = $5 per day Bring $15 to cover cost of 50 lbs. of clay. Questions? Call David Overton 699-5371.
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northwest Texas Cordially invites you to a Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary Of the Consecration of The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, Jr. June 28, 2007 St. Paul's on-the-Plains Episcopal Church 1510 Avenue X Lubbock, Texas Holy Eucharist at 11:00am Reception and light lunch following. Please R.S.V.P. to 806.762.2893
DEPARTED Viola Barnes May light perpetual shine upon her.
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