Tidings Trinity Episcopal Church October/November 2018
CONTENTS A Message from the Rector The Rev. Hill C. Riddle Remembered First Sunday October/November Calendar Battleship Texas 8 Amazing Things You Made Possible Rummage Sale, Pet Blessing Light the Night Embracing Our History Feast of All Saints Choral Evensong Youth Bake-In United Thanks Offering Grants The Parish Register - Births, Baptisms, Deaths
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The Tidings Newsletter is published bi-monthly by Trinity Episcopal Church.
CLERGY
The Rev. Andrew R. Thayer, Rector (670-2524) The Rev. Katherine S. McLean, Associate Rector (670-2584) The Rev. John M. Pitzer, Associate Rector (670-2527) The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles, Associate Rector (670-2516) The Rev. Bobby Hadzor, Associate Rector The Rev. E. Gary Taylor, Head of School The Rev. Alyce Jefferson, Deacon The Rev. Jay Albert, Deacon
Tidings Trinity Episcopal Church October/November 2018
The Godly Play Creation Story
Photo credit front cover: Lori Gordillo
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Barbara Waller, Senior Warden Gordon Kolb, Junior Warden Chris Martin, Clerk of Vestry Keith Crawford, Treasurer Michelle Cox, John Fay, Cres Gardner, Philip Gordillo, Elaine Haney, Ellinor Howard, Heather Lonian, Marky Murphy, Alice Parkerson, Marguerite Redwine, Jim Theis, Carrie Wright, George Young John Wogan, Chancellor Bo Farrell, WOTC President Jill Pipes, Trinity School Board Chair
CONTACT NUMBERS Main Number Pastoral Care
(504) 522-0276 (504) 670-2535
Kriste Buck Ashley Bond Ashley Eastham Maria Elliott Tina Grant Raina O’Neil Paul Weber
(504) 670-2513 (504) 670-2519 (504) 670-2526 (504) 670-2535 (504) 522-0276 (504) 670-2537 (504) 522-0276
A Message from your Rector I am convinced that great priests are those that inspire us to work alongside God to feed others ‘manna’ even though it isn’t always the bread with which we are familiar, sometimes it takes some getting used to. On the way to the promised land we took some wonderful detours with The Rev. Hill Riddle. He pointed us towards the Manna that he knew would sustain us. He oversaw many of the programs that we now identify with the very essence of Trinity today. Through his vision, Hill helped us to identify this new Bread of God, and we knew it was God’s bread because we started to recognize it as the bread which comes “down from heaven and,” most importantly, “gives life to the world” - not just the church, the world. Bread of heaven sometimes means actual bread and Hill deepened our involvement with the hungry and needy in our neighborhood and in the city. Sometimes the bread of heaven for which people hunger is beauty, feeding people with earthly beauty to remind them of the beauty of God, Hill was such a faithful steward of this beautiful space. He also pointed us to the beauty of music like the Trinity Artist Series. Most importantly Hill fed people who hungered for the bread of heaven that is community. Hill opened our eyes to see the face of Christ in people with whom we disagreed. What a powerful witness to the wonderful breadth of the Anglican tradition to have written, with his own assistant Drew Rollins, two side-by-side op-ed pieces that disagreed with each other about human sexuality - that two people who disagree can both thrive in the broad tent of this church. That is the bread of heaven we need to be eating these days. Most importantly the bread of heaven can be the hunger for a beloved community. Hill encouraged us to widen our gaze to see the face of Christ in persons who looked different from us and started us down the path of working to recognize and undo the evils of racism and injustice. In short, Hill’s vision for this community, for Trinity church, is a vision that still demands our attention and should inspire us even today. We have come so far but there are miles ahead. Hill called Trinity to find Jesus Christ in new and surprising and challenging places. There have been many times when Trinity must have said, “Manna, What is it?” That is not what I call the gospel. But when we recognize it gives “life to the world” then we know it is God’s amazing and unorthodox abundance working in and through us. Rest in Peace Hill Riddle and we shall labor on.
The Reverend Andrew R. Thayer Rector
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Written in Gratitude for the Life and Ministry of the The Reverend Dr. Hill Carter Riddle
1936 - 2018
We are grateful to the many people who shared tender thoughts and memories of our ministry with Hill Riddle. A few of your responses are printed below and all of them may be accessed on our website https://www.trinitynola.com/hillriddle First and foremost, Hill Riddle was a good friend to Trinity and to me. Hill understood the human condition. He forthrightly acknowledged the daily struggles of life. This allowed him to connect with us so efficiently and effectively, through his sermons and his ministry. His daily Meditations and his Tidings reflect the common sense that he incorporated into his Gospel-rooted messages. So many of Hill’s sermons reflected his understanding of the challenges of being a Christian. His sermons stretched us to be better, without saying that he was better. In fact, so much of his humor from the pulpit stemmed from admitting how he could be better. Hill lived the values inherent in the mission statement of Trinity Church. He put action to his words of the ultimate characteristics of which we are called as Christians- - love and forgiveness. One of his memorable sermons involved defining true Christian forgiveness as “forgive AND forget.” On the topic of love, one of his sermons
addressed the power of the “warm and fuzzies” that each of us have in our metaphorical pocket, just waiting to freely give to others. Each of these sermons encouraged the Trinity community to put action to the words of the Gospel. Hill stretched our minds and souls to look beyond the walls of Trinity Church and into the community. He led us in our efforts to broaden ministries into the community, resulting in deepening the spiritual lives of all involved. He welcomed African American ministers to the pulpit of Trinity Church, again putting action to his words. He showed courage in leading us into transformative actions in community ministries, which led to transformation within our hearts and souls. Hill also made us realize how important Trinity was to our core values that guide our lives. This realization encouraged us to be generous, cheerful givers. He enriched each of our lives through his enthusiasm and friendship. - G. Bruce Parkerson,
Hill clearly cared deeply about his family, his friends, and the Trinity community. For me, Hill was a father figure, mentor and dear friend rolled into one. Hill not only married Sabrina and me, but he baptized our two oldest children as well. I would like to think that our shared military backgrounds and ties to Virginia established the foundation for a strong bond between us, but my sense is that one of his many gifts was making everyone feel at ease in his presence. When I served as senior warden, Hill was always available to provide invaluable advice and guidance. Indeed, he lived his life as an example to others, demonstrating – even celebrating! – the importance of joy, wisdom, gratitude and humility. And Opera. Last spring he asked me to send him the list of Metropolitan Opera productions scheduled for this coming year – my sister plays with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra so he knew I had an inside source. Even though this year he will be listening to those productions with the angels, I am grateful that I could perform that one small favor for him. Because I will never be able to thank him enough for one of the biggest gifts that he gave me: the honor of calling him a friend. - Andrew Pilant I traveled to Roanoke with Clare Chaffe and Haughton Randolph to Call on Hill Riddle on behalf of the Rector Search Committee. We were to take Hill and Macon to dinner on Saturday night, and attend services at his church on Sunday. Macon invited us to their home to meet the family before dinner. That was our first meeting. We had not been in their living room for five minutes when we knew we’d found the right man. And I could tell Hill felt it too. I could also feel that Macon did NOT feel that way. Luckily for Trinity, the search committee and vestry discovered this was correct, and persuaded them to accept our offer to join us. Only Elizabeth took a few weeks after the move to register her enthusiasm. What a lucky computer match it was that found Hill for us, and how lucky we were to have them as friends and inspirational leaders for the next two decades. - Ron J. French, MD, Hill always made me think every time I heard him preach. Such a great voice of wit and dignity. I cherish the memory of our occasional lunches together when we would discuss almost anything but religion! His friendship was one of the highlights of my life. Hill was special, truly a man for all seasons. -Monty Burlingame
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All responses can be accessed on our website https://www.trinitynola.com/hillriddle
Hill accompanied us on three Medical Missions To Central America. There’s no better way to get to know your priest, than to roll out your bedroll at the end of a long day working in the Clinics and pass a few minutes in conversation with your rector before falling off to sleep. One night at the end of a long day Hill gathered us together on the porch of our little cabin overlooking the great lake of Nicaragua and retold the Tolstoy story of ‘Two Old Men’ setting out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As we listened to the tale as told by Hill, Tolstoy’s words came to life. As we too were Pilgrims, on a journey, we could relate to Hill’s story. We hung on every word as there is a surprise at the ending. It has remained one of my favorite short stories to this day. A fond remembrance was asking Hill to present this Tolstoy tale to the Faith and Fiction group which meets each Sunday in the Parish House at Trinity. It brought back a cascade of memories of Hill’s guidance on our spiritual journey in Nicaragua. Even more memorable was a Eucharist Service that Hill conducted in Honduras: It was the last day of the mission 20 plus years ago. We gathered on a hilltop outside of our village. As our procession passed through the countryside, villagers and children and dogs joined in. We ducked under barbed wire and worked our way up the hill. We carried tables for a place to lay the host (tacos) and a clay chalice. This hilltop, an old overgrown airstrip, was enveloped in clouds. In this mist Hill conducted the service, he told us that we were each standing on Holy ground. We passed the communion amongst ourselves and blessed each other. As the service ended the clouds which enveloped us parted and the sun broke through revealing a beautiful valley below us. We could all feel God’s presence. We were indeed standing on Holy Ground. - John and Mary Margaret Hevron and Jeff Hooton
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At staff meetings Hill’s custom, after a few preliminaries, was to go round the staff and we each would bring up a project we were working on, or hoped to do, or voice any other pertinent concerns. Well, it would happen every so often that someone would present an idea which I would think to myself as being the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life. Hill, however, would quickly and enthusiastically respond, “Yes! Wonderful. Let’s do it!” This often left me dumbfounded. But, I figured, he’s our fearless leader, so, wow, I must be missing something. Well, eventually, after repeated similar occurrences during staff meetings, I learned that this was just another way in which Hill motivated and empowered not only his staff, but with everyone he came into contact. I learned never to second guess Hill: he always steered you right. - Albinas Prizgintas Hill was rector of Trinity Church in 1988 when I was discerning a call to ordained ministry. There were no women priests in the Diocese of Louisiana at that time. After speaking to Bishop Brown on my behalf, Hill told me, “I am going to fight these battles with you, Mary.” I asked Hill, “How many battles are we going to have?” Hill said, “We don’t know yet, but I am going to be right there with you.” Hill was like that: strong, steady, very present. After seminary I was serving a church in Palo Alto, CA when Hill called me to be the first woman priest at Trinity. He gave me oversight of all the inreach, pastoral, and spiritual nurture ministries. Hill’s support and encouragement allowed me to initiate a number of new ministries at Trinity with strong lay leadership—the first Taize service in the city of New Orleans; the Labyrinth ministry; women’s spiritual retreats; the Intercessory Prayer Group. On the day of Hill’s funeral at Trinity, I was honored to preside at St. Mary Magdalene Church, my church in Boulder, CO, remembering and celebrating Hill’s life and ministry, and leading prayers for the repose of Hill’s soul and for his family. I will always be grateful for Hill’s mentoring and all that he taught me about being a good, faithful priest. Well done, Hill. Rest in peace. - The Rev. Mary Hardy
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After a period of darkness in my marriage, I needed love and pastoral care. This came to me in the person of Hill Riddle in his early days at Trinity Church. Hill delivered through prayer and divine intervention, the gift of renewal of our marriage vows, following my husband Alfred’s long awaited return to his family. Now in my diminishing years, I am losing my hearing and eyesight. Once again Hill has been my guide when I was struggling with new challenges in my life. Hill’s courage in his own life has been passed onto me, and I am forever grateful. Thank You, GOD for the gift of Hill Riddle. - Marjorie Leverich Moran When Michael and I moved here from Boston, I felt like a tourist. Hill and Macon immediately made us feel right at home, reassured me about many things and helped me to truly love New Orleans. One day after we’d been here for a year or so, Hill asked if I’d come to work at Trinity and organize Stewardship. Though I had done fundraising in the performing arts, I was not at all sure I knew what to do in a church. Hill just said, whatever training you need, we will get for you. This October will be twenty-two years for me at Trinity and I have Hill and Macon to thank for that and for their continued friendship. Hill knew how to make our work both meaningful and fun. Our Trinity staff prayed and sang together in chapel and enjoyed monthly birthday celebrations. Each Christmas for our potluck, Hill would come with his homemade coconut cake and a specially written poem that featured each of us in some amusing way. I think it is a testament to Hill’s leadership and trust in his staff that three former Heads of Trinity School came to his funeral. All of them, Ed Cavin, Julian Bull, and Michael Kuhn, remarked that Hill never interfered in the running of the school, though he was always supportive, always available, and a willing partner whether in attending Board meetings or rehearsing his starring role as “The Riddler” in a Follies performance. I think that Hill was someone who cared deeply - for his family, his church, his friends and his staff - and we wanted him to be proud of the work entrusted to our care! - Maria Elliott
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7:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Chapel 8:00 am: Eucharist in the Chapel 10:30 am: Eucharist in the Church 6:00 pm: Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 am: Eucharist in the Chapel 6:00 pm: Organ and Labyrinth in the Church
WEEKLY EVENTS SUN
12 Steps for Everyone 9:15 am in the Boardroom
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Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Bishop Polk Hall
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Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Bishop Polk Hall
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Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Bishop Polk Hall
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First Sunday 8:30 am with breakfast followed by Trinity Talk at 9:15 am Baptism - Contact Tina Grant 10:30 am in the Church
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Columbus Day - Church is Closed
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Grateful Bakers Planning Meeting (grades 7-12) 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: 4131 Fontainebleau Drive
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Pet Blessing 9:00 am in the Circle Drive
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Light the Night (see page 11) 6:30 pm
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Enneagram: Spiritual Dimensions 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Maria Elliott
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Out and About visits St. Joseph Plantation (see page 11 for details) 9:00 am departs Trinity Jr. EYC (grades 7-9) Sr. EYC (grades 10-12) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Molly’s House
Faith and Fiction 9:15 am in the Parish House Trinity Artist Series 5:00 pm in the Church
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ALANON 6:00 pm in the Boardroom Recovery Meeting 6:30 pm in the Moore Library
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Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30 pm in the Moore Library Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45 am in the Parish House
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Enneagram: Spiritual Dimensions 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Maria Elliott
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Trinity School Sunday
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Trinity 20’s & 30’s Pumpkin Potluck & Bible Study 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Eastham’s Location: 4628 Mandville Street
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EYSeedlings (grades 5 and 6) 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Molly’s House
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Whitney Plantation (see page 11 for details) 8:00 am departs Trinity
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Enneagram: Spiritual Dimensions 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Maria Elliott Choral Evensong For the Feast of All Saints 6:00 pm in the Church
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Grateful Bakers Planning Meeting (grades 7-12) 5:00 pm - 600 pm in Molly’s House Jr. EYC (grades 7-9) Sr. EYC (grades 10-12) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Molly’s House
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Feast of All Saints If a member of your family has been baptized in the last year, please join us for the 10:30 am service on November 4.. (see page 12 for details) Pledge Commitment Sunday First Sunday 8:30 am with breakfast followed by Trinity Talk at 9:15 am
WOTC Pies and Sides Sale/Trinity Treasures Sale Bishop Polk Hall following the 8:00 and 10:30 am services Trinity 20’s & 30’s Campfire Compline 7:00 pm in the Parish House
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Thanksgiving Church Office closed
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Enneagram: Spiritual Dimensions 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Maria Elliot
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EYSeedlings (grades 5 and 6) 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Molly’s House
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Youth Group Lock In (grade 6) 8:00 pm Friday until 8:00 am Saturday at Molly’s House
Baptism - Contact Tina Grant 10:30 am in the Church
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Trinity Treasures Annual Sale begins
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Trinity Treasures Annual Sale ends
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Trinity Out and About joins Poppy Tooker, host of “Louisiana Eats,” at Pascale’s Manale. RSVP by November 5 to Maria Elliott
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Enneagram: Spiritual Dimensions 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Maria Elliot
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Youth 24-Hour Bake In at Molly’s House
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Diocesan Junior High Rally 10:00 am Saturday to 2:00 pm Sunday at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Color Key Code
BLUE - Music Events RED - Children, Youth and Family Events
Saints Tailgate
(more pictures can be found on Trinity Church’s Facebook page)
Staff Contacts located in front cover
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The Battleship Texas
My grandfather, James Archibald Ludlow, I called him ‘Pop’, was about 8 years old in 1912. He was born of English parents in Texas. At that time the US government was raising money to build a new Battleship which was the first in a new class of dreadnaught battleships and was to be named ‘Texas’. An naval officer visited the Pop’s school and the description of this ship so caught his imagination that he donated his lunch money for the week - a quarter, 25 cents. Fast forward 25 years or so and my grandfather now living in Britain during WWII joins the Royal Navy, becoming a commander of a flotilla of minesweepers that cleared the waters of mines for the Allied invasion of Normandy, referred to now as D-Day. When you are sweeping for mines you must follow a particular path for fear of being destroyed by the very mines you are trying to find and this makes you an easy target. As the sun came up on Omaha Beach Pop’s minesweepers were under fire and he could do nothing about it. “Mayday, Mayday!” went the call and there was a large explosion in the water near the stern which rocked the boat. In the distance an allied ship came into view as another shot hit the water this time near the bow. At this point Pop’s minesweeper was bracketed by enemy fire and surely the next shot would be fatal. It came down to who could fire first - the Allied battleship behind or the enemy guns on the cliffs. The large ship in the distance fired their guns once, twice and no more shots came from that enemy position. Their lives had been saved. During WWII 8
ships didn’t display names on bow, only signet numbers. My grandfather asked what battleship was signet BB-35. The ensign thumbed quickly through the allied register of ships. “BB-35 is the Battleship Texas, sir.” My grandfather often said it was clearly the best investment he ever made.
My grandfather often said it was clearly the best investment he ever made. Now let me ask a stupid question. If Pop, my grandfather, hadn’t given his quarter would the Battleship Texas have been built and would it still have saved him? Of course. But through grace James Archibald Ludlow, Pop, got to participate in his own salvation. His little bit was given and it connected him to a miraculous event which saved him and about which he talked about for the rest of his life. I believe the church is a lot like this. Will we still have church next Sunday if you don’t pledge. More than likely, yes. But you are invited to participate in God’s grace though the life of this wonderful community. The Reverend Andrew R. Thayer Rector
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AMAZING THINGS You Have Made Possible
Reduction in overall debt was achieved thanks to your generosity, careful oversight of vestry and prudent management of clergy and staff
wafers shared through 200 20,000 Communion Eucharist services Worshipers who gathered at Trinity with even 22,620 more attending Christmas, Easter, and weekly Eucharistic healing services throughout the year
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Baptisms were celebrated, and we as members of Trinity promised to do all we can to support the candidates for baptism in their life in Christ
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Loaves of bread baked at the annual youth bake-in as part of the robust youth programming offered at Trinity, from Godly Play classes to Acolytes, there’s something for every child at Trinity
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Hymns were sung, lifting our spirits, synching our hearts, and quieting our minds as together our voices became one through beautiful music
Sandwiches were made for hungry people, 30,800 including 12 after school sites, through our Loaves & Fishes ministry
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Summers of the Trinity Educational Enrichment Program (TEEP) - with your support and investment, nearly 4,000 New Orleans children have experienced a life-changing summer at TEEP
We can do so much more because of you! Please prayerfully consider your 2019 pledge and return your pledge card by November 4, 2018 or pledge online trinitynola.com/trinitypledge. Contact the stewardship office with questions roneil@trinitynola.com or 670-2537.
Thank you!
Come and Help! Join us for an hour or two or all day – anytime that works for you is a great help to us! Wednesday, October 3 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (set up) Thursday, October 4 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (sale)
Friday, October 5 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (sale) Saturday, October 6 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (sale)
Please contact: Bruna Mora (brunamora@yahoo.com) or Robin Biondi (robin@awws.net)
Invites You and “Your Best Friend” to
of The Blessing the Animals Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 am in the circle driveway Bring an offering of animal food to donate to a local animal shelter.
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National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Light the Night
Monday, October 15 - 6:30pm prayers to remember. let light shine. Reception to follow Trinity Episcopal Church 1329 Jackson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-0276 Questions? Contact Ashley at aeastham@trinitynola.com
Embracing Our History Living in the city of New Orleans gives each of us the unique opportunity to experience history. At times, that history makes us proud and is easy to digest. There are also moments in our history that are challenging and difficult to comprehend. We here at Trinity want to embrace this rich history as a way to move forward. In the month of October, we are going to offer two opportunities that will allow us to reflect on our history and our past. Please find below information that will allow you to participate in one or both of these events.
On Friday October 19, those
interested will visit St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie, LA. The Mourning Tour offers fascinating insights into Creole customs and superstitions surrounding death. Leave Trinity by Bus at 9:00 am. and return by 3:30 pm. The cost is $50 and includes tour, lunch and transportation. We must have your reservation and check by October 7 made out to Trinity Episcopal Church. Call Maria Elliott with questions 670-2535.
On Sunday October 28, those
interested will visit the Whitney Plantation in Wallace, LA. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors as the only plantation museum in Louisiana from the perspective of a slave. Leave Trinty at 8:00 am for a church service in the Plantation chapel at 9:30 am. Tour will take place at 10:30 am with lunch on the Plantation grounds at 12:30. We will return by 3:30 pm. The cost is $50 and includes tour, lunch and transportation. Reservation needed by October 14. Questions call The Rev. John Pitzer at 670-2527.
Feast of All Saints
On November 4, Trinity will celebrate the Feast of All Saints with an opportunity for the church to both commemorate and celebrate what it means to be a saint. On a day when we traditionally celebrate those who have died in the previous year, we also choose to celebrate new life in Christ signified by the sacrament of baptism. The communion of saints encompasses all of those called to follow Christ, both past and present. If a member of your family has been baptized in the last year, please join us for the 10:30 am service on November 4. It is a wonderful to time to gather with parents, grandparents, godparents, and other members of the community that will walk with the baptized on their spiritual journey. Each baptized person will receive a baptismal candle, lit off of the paschal candle, representing the light of Christ they both encompass and reflect.
TRINITY YOUTH 24 HOUR BAKE-IN NOVEMBER 16-17 friday 6:00pm - saturday 6:00pm Youth and adult chaperones work in teams to bake 600+ loaves of bread in 24 hours, which are then distributed with love for Thanksgiving.
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United Thank Offering grants: More than $1 million for Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion mission and ministry The United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church awarded 34 grants for a total of $1,257,778.17 for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering grants are awarded for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally in the Episcopal Church. UTO is entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute the 100% of what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and Provinces of the Anglican Communion.
The Parish Register (as of Sept 17 printing)
Births
Lorien Micaela Penner Atallah William Werner Robinson
Baptisms
Samuel Joseph Shaver, son of Mary Wallace Shaver and Jonathan David Shaver
Weddings
Helena Naughton Henderson and Frank Eugene Lamothe III
In Memoriam Samuel Morse, III Hill Carter Riddle Helen Eshleman Elmire Johns Frederick Haack
The focus of the 2018 granting process was “Becoming Beloved Community: Racial Healing, Reconciliation, and Justice.” Recipients and projects include: Global Partnerships Gifts for Missionaries: this year, the award will support 38 missionaries and two overseas Episcopal convents: $11,900 Presiding Bishop’s Award: Episcopal Migration Ministries is creating the Partners in Welcome program, a network that supports congregations, dioceses, and organizations as they welcome and seek right relationship with their immigrant and refugee neighbors. This grant will provide for staffing and equipment to launch this program: $62,000 Episcopal Church awards, including: Diocese of Louisiana - Healing the Next Generation: Relationships, Resiliency, and Social/Emotional Learning: $48,000 For a complete listing of 2018 United Thank Offering awards, please visit: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ files/documents/uto_2018_grants_brochure.pdf The United Thank Offering award funds are obtained from the Ingatherings/funds/contributions received through offerings from the well-known and easily recognizable UTO Blue Box. Trinity Episcopal Church • Tidings
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Christmas Flowers and Music
Help adorn our church for Christmas and honor or remember a loved one by giving to our Christmas Flowers and Music fund. All gifts, great and small, are appreciated! Please send the names and your donation to the church office, attention: Kriste Buck, and indicate whether your dedication is intended for Christmas Flowers or Christmas Music, or email Kbuck@ trinitynola.com with questions. The dedications will be printed in the bulletin at our Christmas Eve services. While there is no deadline for giving, the deadline to submit dedications is December 7 for printing purposes. The flowers and sounds of Christmas make this time of year so special. Thank you for celebrating your loved ones with this gift to our congregation.
