5th Sunday After the Epiphany - February 9, 2020

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 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany 

February 9, 2020

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Breakfast 9:00am Eucharist 10:00am

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together.

We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do.

We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors.

May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other at the Table of love set for us week after week.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray

Notes about Trinity at Epiphany SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

THE 5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

The season of Epiphany is about celebrating how God has shown God’s own self to us through the person, acts and teachings of Jesus.

The Epiphany recognizes and celebrates several things, all connected with the beginnings of Jesus Christ’s work of manifesting (revealing) God. The Feast of Epiphany refers first to the coming of the Wise Men to Jesus. Here we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This is a celebration of the mystery of promise.

The theme of this season is Jesus Christ’s manifesting God to humans. In this way, Epiphany has a deeper meaning than Christmas, for instead of simply celebrating the birth of Christ, it testifies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ beginning with his birth (and recognition by the Magi) and with his baptism and ministry.

During these weeks in Epiphany, we hear of Jesus’ mighty signs (miracles) and teachings as he lives out this manifestation of God. As we hear these stories, we commemorate those works and teachings of Jesus which led up to the final events in Jerusalem—his death and resurrection.

(Weaving God’s Promises, 2011 By Joanna Leiserson. Published by Morehouse Education Resources)

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liturgy of the word 

9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00 Prelude Gathering Song

(Upstairs, all are welcome!)

Praeludium in C, BWV 553

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

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Johann Sebastian Bach 1982 Hymnal #436

WELCOME Collect of the Day Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

(Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Israel’s jealous God, giver of love’s law, in whom there is no blandness, no dullness of oppression; liberate us from all that numbs compassion to find in your commands light undimmed and flavor unrestrained; through Jesus Christ, fulfiller of the law.

Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Isaiah 58:1-9a

A reading from Isaiah

Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments, they delight to draw near to God. “Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?” Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day, and oppress all your workers. Look, you fast only to quarrel and to fight and to strike with a wicked fist. Such fasting as you do today will not make your voice heard on high. Is such the fast that I choose, a day to humble oneself? Is it to bow down the head like a bulrush, and to lie in sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord?

Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and he will say, Here I am.

Reader: People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm

Psalm 112:1-9

The Psalm will be chanted responsively by half verse. The cantor will begin, and the congregation will respond.

TONE

Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear / the Lord and have great delight in his / commandments!

Their descendants will be mighty in / the land; the generation of the upright / will be blessed.

Wealth and riches will be in / their house, and their righteousness will last / forever.

Light shines in the darkness for the / upright; the righteous are merciful and full of / compassion.

It is good for them to be generous in / lending and to manage their affairs / with justice.

For they will never be / shaken; the righteous will be kept in everlasting / remembrance.

They will not be afraid of any evil / rumors; their heart is right; they put their trust / in the Lord.

Their heart is established and will / not shrink, until they see their desire upon their / enemies.

They have given freely to the poor, and their righteousness stands fast / forever; they will hold up their head / with honor.

The second Lesson Reader:

1 Corinthians 2:1-12

A reading from First Corinthians

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. My speech and my proclamation were not with plausible words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God. Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to perish. But we speak God’s wisdom, secret and hidden, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him”(Lesson Continues…

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these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Somewhere Only We Know

Keane

The congregation is invited to join.

I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth beneath my feet Sat by the river, and it made me complete Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting tired, I need something to rely on So tell me when, you’re gunna let me in I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don’t we go Talk about it somewhere we should all know This could be an end or a beginning So why don’t we go, Somewhere we should all know.

The Gospel

Matthew 5:13-20

Celebrant: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?

It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.�

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Nicene Creed

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 358)

(Please stand as you are able.)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

(Book of Common Prayer, Form 3, p. 387)

Intercessor: God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People: that we may be one.

Intercessor: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.

Intercessor: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

Intercessor: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Intercessor: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People: That our works may find favor in your sight.

Intercessor: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, especially those we name on our Trinity Prayer List (names to be offered); People: That they may be delivered from their distress.

Intercessor: Give to the departed eternal rest.

People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.

Intercessor: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Celebrant: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Celebrant concludes with a closing collect.

THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION Celebrant:

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 360)

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant and People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

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Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus People:

Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

Amen.

THE PEACE Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements & Vestry Commissioning

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Liturgy of the Table 

Offertory sentence A special thank you to Bishop William and Nancy Persell for joining us this morning. Our loose plate offering will be designated to the Bishop’s Fund, please give generously.

Offertory

We Are the World (Canterbury Choir)

The Great Thanksgiving

Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie

(Book of Common Prayer, Prayer B, p. 367)

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Ken Canedo

Celebrant continues We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

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Celebrant and People We remember his death.

We proclaim his resurrection.

We await his coming in glory.

The Celebrant continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 364)

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Fraction Please join in singing the Fraction.

Invitation to Communion Celebrant:

The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating.

If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

Communion Music

O Nata Lux

Morten Lauridsen

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Let your Little Light Shine

Arr. Pamela Warrick-Smith

(Canterbury Choir)

The Post Communion Prayer

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 365)

(Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Savior. Amen.

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Blessing May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm.

When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm.

May your place be set, and may your promises be kept.

And may you never forget that you are loved.

Sending Song

This Little Light of Mine

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

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Horace C. Boyer

Trinity Lenten Book Discussion:

The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage This Lent we will be focusing on the wise, compelling & compassionate work and life of Joan Chittister. Join us on February 23 for a brief introduction to Sister Joan immediately following our worship service. Teri Bays will perform her one-woman play, Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story, on March 1 at Trinity . And each Wednesday in Lent, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, & 4/1 we will gather at noon and 6:00pm to study her book, The Time is Now:

A Call to Uncommon Courage.

Pairing scriptural insights with stirring narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Joan Chittister offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment.

For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, Sister Joan's energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action, this is practical and powerful activism for our times.

Joan Chittister joined the Benedictine Sisters of Erie at the age of 16 and has spent over 60 years charting the rigorous and adventuresome path of Christianity. With bravado, incredible energy, and abundant spiritual insights she has challenged all of us to combine contemplative practices with social action.

Chittister is a major voice and committed activist for the rights of women and poor people. She is the Executive Director of Benetvision, a center for contemporary spirituality, and the co-chair for the Global Peace Initiative of Women. Chittister is the author of over 50 books and has appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, On Being with Krista Tippett, and countless other media outlets.

The Time Is Now arose out of Chittister's concerns about the selfishness, power plays, narcissism, violence, lies, and prejudice of politicians and citizens who have seized the moment to take America on what they perceive to be a path of glory. To counter those impulses, Chittister turns to the prophets, who in their times, sought to usher in a brand new day of justice, freedom, peace, and transformation.

Following is a list of opportunities for you to join us!

Sunday, February 23 Introduction to Joan Chittister; her life and work 11:15am (My Brother’s Place) Sunday, March 1 4:00pm

Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story

Wednesdays in Lent 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1

Book study: Joan Chittister’s book:

(copies of the book available in the office for $10 each – or order on-line)

12:00-1:00 Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (Living Room) 6:00-7:30 Soup Supper & Discussion (My Brother’s Place)

One-woman show on Joan Chittister

The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 5:30-6:30

Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday at Trinity! We will be hosting a pancake supper on Tuesday, February 25 in My Brother’s Place from 5:30-6:30. Free-will donations will benefit our Ministry Partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper. Their vendors, volunteers and staff have been invited as our special guests!

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Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Administration Commission Chair, Jamie Paul, & Fritz Hany

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton

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All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Free Bulletin Image from: Shutterstock.com Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Psalm and Readings from: lesson texts of the Episcopal (TEC) Eucharistic Lectionary; lectionarypage.net, 2019 Nicene Creed, Confession & Absolution, Eucharistic Prayer B, Lord’s Prayer and Post Communion Prayer from: Book of Common Prayer, 1977

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Please join us in the back immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

The Bluff Street Village Project Adult Forum will being at 11:30am in the Living Room

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The 5th Sunday After the Epiphany February 9, 2020

Serving this week & Next: Sunday, February 9 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast My Brother’s Place 10:00-11:15 Eucharist Trinity Sanctuary 11:15 Coffee & Conversation Back of Sanctuary 11:30 Bluff Street Village Forum Living Room 1:00 Leadership Toledo YiPEE My Brother’s Place Monday, February 10 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open Lower-level 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level Tuesday, February 11 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level 11:00 Jeanette Habib Memorial Trinity Sanctuary Wednesday, February 12 9:00-9:20 Staff Huddle Walbridge Rm 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level 12:10 Midweek Eucharist Chapel 5:30-8:30 Better Together Toledo 2nd fl Conference Rm Thursday, February 13 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open Lower-level 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level 5:30 Finance Commission Living Room 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Friday, February 14 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level 6:00-7:30 FFT PB&J Making My Brother’s Place 7:00 Pop-Up Dinner with Kim Henkel Saturday, February 15 Trinity Offices Closed 8:00p ACT’s ‘The Mountaintop’ Trinity Chapel Sunday, February 16 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 1:00 Music Ministry Recital 3:00 ACT’s ‘The Mountaintop’

My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary Trinity Sanctuary Trinity Chapel

Birthdays

2/4 Jason Rahe 2/20 Marjorie Blackwell

Anniversaries

2/14 Stanley and Sandra Corfman-Johnson

Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love.

It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.

TODAY (2/ 9)

Next Week (2/ 16)

9:00 Community Breakfast

9:00 Community Breakfast

Jolene M., Donna S. Sue S., Sue S., Wayne N. & Dave B. & Elizabeth C.

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Greeter Guild Jeffrey Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Reader Guild: Bob Meeker Marcia O’Connor Pat Squire Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling Mary Beroske Altar Guild: Jamie Paul Bread Guild: Becky Roth

Greeter Guild Keith Sparrow & Lucy Russell Reader Guild: Dave Beckwith Elizabeth Cousino Amy Saylor

Chalice Guild: TBD Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb Bread Guild: Lucy Russell 11:30 Hospitality: 11:30 Hospitality: Lucy R., Sue S. & Amy S. & Dennis D. Denise J. Counters: Counters: Bob Meeker TBD TBD

2/4 Morgan Tansel 2/26 Kevin Kuhr

2/16 Will Dailey 2/29 Gabe Hagerdorn

2/16 Nate Leonard and Spencer Wilhelm

To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org

TODAY 2/9, 11:15am, Coffee & Conversation – Join us immediately after service for coffee and conversation in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

TODAY 2/9, 11:30, Bluff Street Village Forum –Following today’s service we will offer an Adult Forum in the Living Room led by the Rev. Larry Clark of Monroe Street Methodist Church. He will be introducing the Bluff Street Village Project providing an overview, update and ways we might consider getting involved as a community.

Sunday 2/16, 1pm, Music Ministry Recital – Trinity kicks off our 2020 Performing Arts Series with a musical recital featuring members of our Canterbury Choir. So break out for lunch after service and then come on back to the Sanctuary at 1:00pm and enjoy the musical stylings of our high school choral members, Jobst Choral Scholars and members of our Trinity congregation. We’ll hear excerpts from the Sound of Music, Hamilton, and Hairspray (the musical)!

Saturday 2/15, 8pm & Sunday 2/16, 3pm, ACT’s “The Mountaintop” – Actors Collaborative Toledo presents “The Mountaintop” by the acclaimed Katori Hall. The show will run February 15 at 8:00 p.m. and February 16 at 3:00 p.m. in Trinity’s Chapel. Tickets are $10.00 in advance at www.act419.org or $12.00 at the door.

Tuesday 2/25, 5:30-6:30pm, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper– Celebrate Shrove Tuesday at Trinity! We will be hosting a pancake supper on February 25 in My Brother's Place. A free-will offering will be collected benefitting our Ministry Partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper, and their vendors and volunteers have been invited as special guests.

Sundays 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 11:30, Episcopal 101- A 3-week introduction to what shapes, makes, informs and inspires who we are as Episcopalians. All are welcome, especially those interested in being welcomed home as new members on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Danielle Johnson-Webb Joy Dunn Estella Hallem

You’re Invited!! Trinity Pop-Up Dinners are

gatherings hosted and attended by Trinity Members and are opportunities for everyone to bond outside of the worship setting. Sign up for one of the February Pop-Ups available on our website www.trinitytoledo.org !

This Lent we will be focusing on the wise, compelling & compassionate work and life of Joan Chittister. Join us on: 2/23, 11:15am - for a brief introduction to Sister Joan immediately following worship service 3/1, 4pm - Teri Bays will perform onewoman play, Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story at Trinity 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 - each Wednesday in Lent, we will gather for a Brown Bag Lunch Discussion at 12pm (in the Living Room) and a Soup Supper at 6pm (in My Brother’s Place) to study Chittister’s book, The Time is Now: A

Call to Uncommon Courage.

Copies of book available in office for $10 each.

Wednesday Midweek Eucharist will take a short hiatus during Lent.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: John Johnson Gladys Johnson Zakia Van Hoose Sheilah Wilson Deb Zingg Jeff Habib James Boles the Brown Family

the Taborn Family Bev Baldwin

Please remember those who have recently died: Jeanette Habib To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.