Trinity Tidings: October

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

new? welcome!

weekly worship

We are so glad you are here.

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

You should check out: First Sunday at Trinity

(On October 6, the 6:00pm will feature a jazz ensemble.)

Tuesday Holy Eucharist, 7:30am, chapel

Sunday, October 6 in Bishop Polk Hall 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on ‘Grace’

featured formation

Thursday Healing Service, 11:00am at Lambeth House (1st Thursday of the month)

featured service † Eucharistic Ministers

Cyber Seniors A student-led ministry where high school youth provide one-on-one technology assistance.

Assist as a chalice bearer, offering the wine during Eucharist.

Sunday, October 6 and 13 Stop by the school library after the 10:30am service for help with your devices. www.trinitynola.com

Training is provided. Serve during a worship service you already regularly attend.

Contact julietbland@yahoo.com.

Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans

trinityepiscopalnola

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

OCTOBER

FORMATION

OFFERINGS

You are blessed. Go and be a blessing.

First Sunday conversations open us up.

First Sunday at Trinity On the first Sunday of each month, Trinity hosts a hot breakfast and ‘Trinity Talk’ on a specific theme.

8:30am, Hot Breakfast in Bishop Polk Hall 9:15am, ‘Trinity Talk’ on ‘Grace’

Sunday Morning formation is at 9:15am.

12 Steps are for Everyone October 6, 13, 20 and 27 9:15am in the Board Room Participants read and discuss the effectiveness of the 12 steps of recovery as a process for spiritual growth.

Faith and Fiction October 13, 20 and 27 9:15am in the Parish House (Doesn’t meet on First Sundays)

Participants read short works of fiction and discuss them from a faith perspective.

Trinity Forum 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall On the second, third and fourth Sunday of each month, Trinity will host a continental breakfast and forum, usually connected to First Sunday’s theme. In October, forum presenters will continue to explore Trinity’s theme for the 2020 Stewardship Campaign.

October 13 - ‘Gratitude’ October 20 - ‘Generosity’ October 27 - ‘Renewal’

Children are engaged.

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.

EY-Seedlings (4th-5th graders) Saturday, October 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House Costume Blessing (wear it to church!)

Sunday, October 27 at the 10:30am service.

Youth connect in communities of faith.

Rite 13 (6th - 8th graders) Sundays, 10:15am at Molly’s House October 13, 20 and 27 The Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth curriculum, launching this year, will guide the spiritual formation of our junior and senior high youth.

The beginning phase of the J2A program is called Rite 13, a name that comes from a liturgical rite of passage to celebrate with young people around their 13th birthday. Rite-13 focuses on recognizing the gifts God gives each of us and learning to interact as a community of faith.

Rite 13 Afternoon Sunday, October 6 and 27 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House

High School EYC (8th - 12th graders) Sunday, October 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House (2119 Coliseum Street)

Weekday Study Groups Listen. Reflect. Share.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast Wednesdays, 6:45am in the Parish House This group gathers for a home-cooked breakfast and Bible study with the rector, until 8:00am.

Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study Wednesdays, 8:00am in the Board Room All are invited to drop-in for this weekly rector-led Bible study, ending at 9:00am.

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.

AM Mom’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays 8:00am in the Moore Library PM Mom’s Bible Study meets Thursdays 1:30pm in the Moore Library

Enneagram Group Every other Thursday, 4:00pm October 10 and 24, 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.

Spiritual Seekers Discussion Group Every other Sunday, 7:00pm - 8:15pm October 6 and 20, in the Board Room Explore some of the biggest questions of faith, informed by short readings from recent theologians such as Marcus Borg, Richard Rohr and others.

All offerings continue througout fall 2019.

Walking the Mourner’s Path together.

Walking the Mourner’s Path Grief Support Workshop Begins Tuesday, October 15, 5:15pm - 6:45pm in the Parish House (Meets weekly on Tuesdays through December 10, skipping November 26) Walking the Mourner’s Path is an eight-week, Christ-centered, non-denominational grief support program led by trained facilitators and a member of the clergy.

Participants must pre-register and commit to participation through all eight weeks.

Interested in joining a future workshop? Contact Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com

The Music makes it.

Connect at Events

Organ and Labyrinth Tuesdays, 6:00pm in the Church

Men’s Retreat Friday, October 4 - Saturday, October 6 at the Solomon Episcopal Conf. Ctr.

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

Organ Concert Friday, October 18 7:00pm in the Church Music of Bach, Widor and Rheinberger, performed by Trinity’s organist, Dr. Paul Weber.

Led by the Rev. Andrew R. Thayer, participants can expect thoughtful worship, study, free time, connecting conversation, bonfires and fun.

Double occupancy is $200 per person.

Single occupancy is $250 per person.

Rates include two-nights lodging and five meals.

Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 5 4:00pm in the Circle Drive Bring your domestic and exotic pets for a special blessing in honor of the feast of St. Francis.

Mocktails and Margaritas Social Tuesday, October 8, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the home of Bo Farrell 1335 Calhoun Street All women of Trinity Church are invited to this informal gathering. Bring a friend or two!

Presented by the WOTC. RSVP to farrellbo@aol.com.

20s/30s Wine, Cheese and a Parable Thursday, October 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Parish House Courtyard Saints vs. Jaguars Tailgate Sunday, October 13, in Bishop Polk Hall following the 10:30am service

Financial transparency Trinity Finance Forum Sunday, October 20 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall Members of Trinity’s Vestry and Finance Committee will review Church finances and answer questions you may have about Trinity’s budget, expenses, and sources of revenue.

Plan to stay after church for a tailgate party; game shown on the big screen. Wear your favorite Saints gear to church, and bring a dish to share!

Out and About LSU Rural Arts Museum & Gardens Friday, October 18, in Baton Rouge Bus transportation and guided tour ($25.)

RSVP by October 9 to Vicki Moran at nolavicki@me.com or (504) 296-6412.

OCTOBER tuesday, oct 1

Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

wednesday, oct 2

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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in the Board Room

thursday, oct 3

Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library

friday, oct 4

Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall EY-Seedlings (4th-5th grade) 6:00pm - 8:00 at Molly’s House

saturday, oct 5

Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 1:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall Blessing of the Animals 4:00pm in Circle Drive

sunday, oct 6

FIRST SUNDAY 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on #grace 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 at Molly’s House

Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

Saints vs. Jaguars Tailgate 5:00pm in the Church

Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room

Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

monday, oct 7

monday, oct 14

tuesday, oct 8

tuesday, oct 15

AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church WOTC Mocktails & Margaritas at the home of Bo Farrell 1335 Calhoun St, NOLA 70118

wednesday, oct 9

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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room

thursday, oct 10

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room 20s/30s Wine, Cheese and a Parable 6:00pm - 8:00 in Parish House

sunday, oct 13

Trinity Forum #gratitude 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

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 Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

wednesday, oct 16

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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room

thursday, oct 17

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library HABITAT UNITY BUILD Lunch Delivery 12:00pm at the build site

friday, oct 18

Out and About visits the LSU Rural Life Museum & Gardens 9:00am - 3:30pm, Baton Rouge HABITAT UNITY BUILD 8:00am - 4:30pm on build site Organ Concert 7:00pm in the church

saturday, oct 19

HABITAT UNITY BUILD 7:15am - 4:30pm at build site

sunday, oct 20

Financial Transparency Meeting and Trinity Forum #generosity 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall

CALENDAR Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House

Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House

12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room

12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room

Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class

Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class

Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

Costume Blessing 10:30am, during worship service

Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room

Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church

monday, oct 21

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

tuesday, oct 22

Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church

wednesday, oct 23

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 8:00am in Boad Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room

thursday, oct 24

PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room Quiet Service 6:00pm in the church

saturday, oct 26

Home Dedication with Habitat 12:00pm at build site

sunday, oct 27

Trinity Forum #renewal 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall

Rite-13 Afternoon 3:30pm at Molly’s House High School EYC 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Molly’s House

monday, oct 28

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

tuesday, oct 29

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

wednesday, oct 30

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 6:45am AM Mom’s Bible Study, 8:00am Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study, 8:00am Intercessory Prayer Group, 1:30pm

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 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

children, youth & families Children and Family Ministries Ashley Bond abond@trinitynola.com (504) 236-2672 Youth Ministry The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles jwigginnettles@trinitynola.com (504) 295-1375

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

fall Rummage Sale, October 3-5 Volunteers needed to set up: Tuesday, October 1, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday, October 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm and during all sale hours.

Public Sale Hours Thursday, October 3 Friday, October 4 Saturday, October 5

9:00am - 2:00pm 9:00am - 2:00pm 9:00am - 1:00pm

Contact Bruna Mora brunamora@yahoo.com to sign up and serve.

UNITY Build with Habitat for Humanity Thursday, October 17

Prepare and serve lunch on-site to volunteers at 12:00pm

Friday, October 18

On-site build assistance, full or half day

Saturday, October 19

Manage Registration and Check-In, 7:15am - 8:00am On-site build assistance, full or half day

Attend the Home Dedication Saturday, October 26 at 12:00pm

Trinity will be decorating prayer flags to hang around the build site for the dedication. Prayer flag materials will be available at First Sunday on October 6, and October 7-23 in the Church undercroft.

Sign-up by email, contact: aeastham@trinitynola.com

For pastoral care emergencies after hours or on holidays call (504) 522-0276 and press #. You will be transferred directly to the clergy on call.