Trinity Tidings December 2019

Inspired by Christ, Trinity Episcopal Church strives to love our neighbors, do justice, and walk humbly with God.

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Sunday

Please complete a visitor card found in the pew racks or at the name tag table, and place it in the offertory plate or hand it to an usher or member of the clergy.

You can also contact Tina Grant at (504) 670-2526 or tgrant@trinitynola.com.

Morning Prayer, 7:30am, chapel Rite I Holy Eucharist, 8:00am, chapel Rite II Holy Eucharist, 10:30am, church Rite II Holy Eucharist, 6:00pm, chapel (On Dec. 1, the 6:00pm will feature a jazz ensemble.)

Tuesday

You should check out: Advent Home Eucharists

Holy Eucharist, 7:30am, chapel

Tuesdays in Advent, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Potluck Dinner and Holy Eucharist, hosted in homes by parishioners. See page 4.

Healing Service, 11:00am at Lambeth House

Thursday (1st Thursday of the month, December 5)

Visit the church undercroft to learn about Trinity’s many Christmas Giving Opportunities.

Ministry Christmas Cards Purchase ($10) Christmas Cards to support the Trinity ministry of your choice, available in Tina Grant’s office.

CASA and Anna’s Place To provide Christmas gifts for CASA foster children and teens, or sponsor learning opportunities for youth involved in Anna’s Place after school program, choose an ornament from the Giving Tree in the church undercroft.

Gifts are due UNWRAPPED by Sunday, December 16.

Kingsley House Adult Day Care To provide a small gift for an elderly participant in the Kingsley House adult day care program, choose a gift tag from the bulletin board inthe church undercroft.

Gifts are due WRAPPED by Thursday, December 19. www.trinitynola.com

Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans

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1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 • (504) 522-0276

DECEMBER

FORMATION

OFFERINGS

The Season of Advent, four weeks beginning the first Sunday in December.

On the first Sunday of each month, Trinity hosts a hot breakfast and ‘Trinity Talk’ on a specific theme, with small group activities and table discussion.

Sunday, December 1 8:30am, Hot Breakfast in Bishop Polk Hall

FIRST S U N D AY at T R I N I T Y Special Worship for Advent A Celtic Advent Wednesday, December 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meet in Bishop Polk Hall Advent in the Celtic tradition actually begins on November 15 and lasts for 40 days. Come find out why over dinner with a program that highlights the rich Celtic spiritual tradition that is part of our Christian and Anglican heritage. The evening will close with a quiet Celtic service as we prepare for the celebration of the arrival of Jesus in our midst.

A Liturgy of Light in the Darkness Thursday, December 19 6:00pm in the Church Chancel Holidays are not always times of joy, and this beautiful, candlelit liturgy of Holy Eucharist honors that reality. All are invited and welcome, but people who are grieving a loss of any kind are particularly invited and encouraged to participate. This service is followed by a reception in the Board Room.

9:15am, ‘Trinity Talk’ on #ADVENTure Led by our Children’s and Family ministry director, Ashley Bond, learn how to use the Godly Play method to inspire family storytelling at home.

After church, materials will be available to create your own Advent Story.

Sunday Morning Formation Hour Trinity Forum Sunday, December 8 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall On the secondSunday of the month, Trinity will host a continental breakfast and forum, connected to the First Sunday theme.

On December 8, the Reverend Andrew R. Thayer will explore the birth narrative of Jesus and how it informs the rest of the Gospel.

There is no Trinity Forum on Sunday, December 15, 22 or 29.

12 Steps are for Everyone December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 9:15am in the Board Room Participants discuss the effectiveness of the 12 steps of recovery as a process for spiritual growth.

Faith and Fiction December 8, 15, and 22 9:15am in the Parish House (Doesn’t meet on First Sundays)

Children, Youth & Families “What child is this? . . . whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping. . .”

Nursery Care (Infant - 3 years) Sundays, 9:00am - 12:00pm Godly Play Sundays at 10:15am, in age-specific classroom Children 24 months to 5th grade are invited to join their peers on Sunday mornings for Godly Play, an imaginative way of telling the stories of the Bible using multi-sensory materials and presented “chronologically” and in sync with the liturgical year.

There is no Godly Play on Sunday, December 29.

The Feast of St. Nicholas Spaghetti Supper and Cookie Decorating Wednesday, December 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Bishop Polk Hall Share a meal, hear the story of St. Nicholas, and decorate cookies to be distributed to the community through the Trinity Loaves and Fishes ministry.

EY-Seedlings (4th-5th graders) Friday, December 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House 4th and 5th graders will come together for a meal and soap making for Christmas gifts.

Rite-13 Afternoon Sunday, December 1 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House Rite-13 (6th - 8th graders) Sundays, 10:15am at Molly’s House December 8 and 15 The beginning phase of the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth program is called Rite-13, a name that comes from a liturgical rite of passage to celebrate with young people around their 13th birthday.

Cyber Seniors Sundays, 11:45am in the School Library December 1 and 8 A student-led ministry where high school youth provide one-on-one technology assistance.

It’s Almost Christmas PARTY! Sunday, December 22

High School EYC (8th - 12th graders) Sunday, December 8 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at Molly’s House

Rite-13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm High School EYC, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House (2119 Coliseum Street)

Advent Home Eucharist Tuesday, December 3, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hosted by Virginia Weinmann, Metairie Tuesday, December 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hosted by Nina and Justin Fitch, NOLA Tuesday, December 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Hosted by Kathy and John Eastman, NOLA You’re invited to share a family style potluck meal and in-home Eucharist with your Trinity family. Visit http://bit.ly/trinityadvent to sign up for your date of choice, or contact jpitzer@trinitynola.com.

Weekday Connections “Prepare the way . . . your Christ is drawing near.”

Men’s Prayer Breakfast Wednesdays, 6:30am in the Parish House This group gathers for a home-cooked breakfast and Bible study with the rector, until 8:00am.

Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesdays, 1:30pm in the Board Room Gathers weekly to hold prayers of healing, guidance and enfolding.

Mom’s Bible Study Gather with other mothers for weekly prayer, practice, sharing and connecting.

Wednesdays, 8:00am in the Moore Library Thursdays, 1:30pm in the Moore Library

Enneagram Group Every other Thursday, 4:30pm December 5 and 19, in the Board Room Working with the Enneagram can give us a map to explore ways in which we may have wandered away from our best selves.

Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study NOTE TIME CHANGE: Wednesdays, 12:00pm in the Parish House All are invited to drop-in for this weekly rector-led Bible study, ending at 1:00pm.

Spiritual Seekers Discussion Group Sunday, December 8, 7:00pm - 8:15pm in the Board Room Explore some of the biggest questions of faith, informed by short readings from recent theologians.

Out and About at the Peter & Paul Hotel Wednesday, December 4 4:00pm - 7:00pm Tour the exquisite and historic former church and ancillary buildings, followed by cocktails and small plates at the Elysian Bar. Contact Vicki Moran at (504) 296-6412 or nolavicki@me.com.

This event accomodates 12, so please RSVP.

Worship, Dinner and Carols Wednesday, December 11 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Bishop Polk Hall Come all and raise a glad sound!

Gather in the Chapel for a brief service of Holy Eucharist followed by dinner, drinks and caroling with musical accompaniment in Bishop Polk Hall.

A Showcase of Seasonal Music “Hark! The herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king!”

Krewe du Voix Chamber Choir Christmas Concert Friday, December 6 6:00pm in the Church Performing Tomas Luis de Victoria’s Missa O Magnum Mysterium. Reception to follow. $15 suggested donation.

New Orleans Black Chorale Christmas Concert Saturday, December 7 6:30pm in the Church

Organ and Labyrinth Tuesdays, 6:00pm in the Church The labyrinth is a meditative tool, wherby one is invited to walk on a traceable path that is placed on the floor of the sanctuary, while listening to music performed on the pipe organ.

Trinity Artist Series Sundays, 5:00pm in the Church This music program has been ongoing at Trinity for the past 30 years. The concerts are free and open to the public.

Visit www.trinityartistseries.com/schedule

Trinity’s Festival Of Lessons and Carols A Celebration of the Season featuring Community Mission Partners Sunday, December 15 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the Church Reception to follow in the Parish House All are invited to this special evening service to sing along to favorite Christmas carols, led by the Trinity Choir and Trinity’s mighty pipe organ.

Mission partners will be on hand to join in this Christmas celebration of music, stories, and community. Everyone will have the opportunity to support our partners and their work in the city through a collection during the service. Come celebrate the good work of: Project Lazarus Eden House Hope House Kingsley House Lantern Light St. Thomas Community Health Center Crescent Care Food for Friends Jesus Project Ministries Questions? Contact pweber@trinitynola.com

DECEMBER sunday, dec 1

FIRST SUNDAY 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on #adventure in Bishop Polk Hall 12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play Classes 10:15am in age-specific classroom Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library Rite-13 (6th-8th Graders) 3:30pm-5:00pm at Molly’s House Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

monday, dec 2

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library

tuesday, dec 3

Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House

Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room

friday, dec 6

Krewe du Voix Christmas Concert 7:00pm in the Church EY-Seedlings (4th-5th graders) 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House

saturday, dec 7

New Orleans Black Chorale Annual Christmas Concert 6:30pm in the Church

sunday, dec 8

Trinity Forum: Jesus’ Birth Narrative 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library

Advent Home Eucharist 6:00pm, at the home of Virginia Weinmann, Metairie

Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

High School EYC 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House

wednesday, dec 4

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in Parish House Parlor

Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room

AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room Dinner and Carol Sing 5:30pm in Board Room

thursday, dec 12

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library

saturday, dec 14

Preservation Resource Ctr. Holiday Home Tour and Boutique 9:30am - 4:30pm in Bishop Polk Hall

sunday, dec 15

Preservation Resource Ctr. Holiday Home Tour and Boutique 9:30am - 4:30pm in Bishop Polk Hall Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Festival of Lessons and Carols with Community Partners 5:00pm in the Church 6:00pm reception to follow

monday, dec 9

monday, dec 16

tuesday, dec 10

tuesday, dec 17

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library

Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House

Advent Home Eucharist 6:00pm, at the home of Kathy and John Eastman, NOLA

Out and About at Peter & Paul Hotel 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Advent Home Eucharist 6:00pm, at the home of Nina and Justin Fitch, NOLA

Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

Feast of St. Nicholas Event 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Bishop Polk Hall

Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room

thursday, dec 5

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library

wednesday, dec 11

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House

wednesday, dec 18

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library

CALENDAR Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor

Children and Family Ministries Ashley Bond abond@trinitynola.com (504) 236-2672

Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room Celtic Advent Service 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Church

thursday, dec 19

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room A Liturgy of Light in the Darkness 5:30pm in the Church

friday, dec 20

Trinity School Lessons and Carols 5:30pm in the Church

sunday, dec 22

Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Rite-13 It’s Almost Christmas Party 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church High School EYC It’s Almost Christmas Party 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House

monday, dec 23

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library

tuesday, dec 24

CHRISTMAS EVE Children’s Liturgy 10:30am in the Church Holy Eucharist 4:00pm in the Church Holy Eucharist 9:30pm in the Church (Music begins at 9:00pm)

children, youth & families

Youth Ministry The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles jwigginnettles@trinitynola.com (504) 295-1375

wednesday, dec 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Eucharist 10:30am in the Church

thursday, hursday, dec 26

Church Offices are Closed.

sunday, dec 29

There is no Godly Play today.

12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

monday, dec 30

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library

tuesday, dec 31

Church Offices are Closed.

rector The Rev. Andrew R. Thayer athayer@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2524 Rector and Parish Assistant Tina Grant tgrant@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2526

music

parish life Parish Life The Rev. Katherine S. McLean kmclean@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2584 Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation Maria Elliott melliott@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2535

outreach Administration and Outreach The Rev. John S. Pitzer jpitzer@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2527 Community Ministries Cathy Posey cathyposey@hotmail.com (504) 376-5284 Trinity Loaves and Fishes Aaron Taylor ataylor@trinitynola.com (504) 418-1613

other contacts Stewardship and Development Raina O’Neil roneil@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2537 Communications Ashley Eastham aeastham@trinitynola.com (248) 894-6224

Organist and Choirmaster Dr. Paul Weber pweber@trinitynola.com (504) 522-0276

Women of Trinity Church (WOTC) Melissa Dovie meldovie@outlook.com (504) 313-8836

Trinity Artist Series Albinas and Manon Prizgintas aprizgintas@trinitynola.com (504) 606-3442

Verger/ Worship Mary Sutton msutton@trinitynola.com (504) 615-7192

O, Holy Night!

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 10:30am Children’s Liturgy 4:00pm Holy Eucharist 9:30pm Holy Eucharist (Music begins at 9:00pm)

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25 10:30am Holy Eucharist