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Tidings
September 2009 Trinity Episcopal Church, Folsom CA The Rev. Charles Cornell,
“For as in one Bring Your Gift to the Lord
body we have
many members, By The Reverend Charles Cornell, Rector
and not all the
members have the One of our Gospel readings this summer was John’s
same function, account of the feeding of the 5,000. If you remember,
so we, who are
many are one body Andrew brought to Jesus a small boy This month’s issue of the Tidings
in Christ, and with 5 barley loaves and two little fish. features various Ministries in the church.
individually we are First, what small boy is ready to give up You may think that you have no special
members one of his lunch? At that age I might trade it or training or only a limited amount of
another.” share it but not give it away! Second, time, and can only make a modest
there were three kinds of bread in Jesus’ contribution. But if you bring your time
- Romans 12:4-5
day: small loaves about the size of a and talent to the Lord, he will make use
biscuit, large round loaves just a little of it.
smaller than a basketball, and flat round
Inside Everyone who contributes helps the
loaves like a big pancake. The boy who
Sr. Warden’s Report 2
gave the loaves to Jesus church function, even if it’s a
Jr. Warden’s Report 2 gave the first type. Wheat small job. Someone puts labels
Parish Announcements “My gift on the birthday cards, another
was the preferred grain.
Ministry Fair 2 His were made of barley, is so person acknowledges memo-
Sunday School 2 indicating he was very poor. small...” rial gifts, still another helps
Trinity Thrift Shop 2 teach Sunday School.
And did I mention the fish
Youth Group 2 The list goes on.
were little?
Outreach 3
Annual Picnic 3 The need was so great what could such a Your gifts, your time, your talent, like
Spaghetti Dinner 3 small gift accomplish? In the fall the the small boy, place them in the Lord’s
Trinity’s Ministries 4-7 Church talks about stewardship. We hands. The Lord will use it. Just bring it.
may think, “My gift is so small, the need
Honor Invitation 8
is so great, what difference will it
Marriage Encounter 8
make?”
Rides Needed 8
Photo Directory 8 Even a small gift can do a lot when, like
Calendar & Events 9 the boy, you put your gift in the Lord’s
Birthdays 9 hands. We can’t work miracles, but he
can.
Picnic Map 9
September 2009
Senior Warden’s Report From the Junior Warden
By Janice Freeberg By John Mack
Our weekly offerings for the month of August have not Fall will soon be here, time to get ready for wet weather.
kept up with our expenses. We are $8,500 short. The Facilities council will be hosting a work day on
During our vestry meeting we discussed paying only our Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 am to 1:00pm. We will
payroll and trying to roll many bills into September (of be painting the south side of the thrift store and touching
course this makes our treasurer very nervous and the up the trim as well as the front of the church entry.
vestry is not too happy either) where we will be paying There will be something for everybody to do, bring lad-
the salary of only one priest. On a positive note we have ders, brushes, and wear old clothes. For those who want
kept some expense items under budget, such as our to stay on the ground there is always plenty of pruning
Annual Parish Picnic being a pot luck (we will not be and weeding to do. Hope to see you on the 26th.
grilling hamburgers and hotdogs) this year to save
money. Trinity Thrift Shop
A re-cap of our finances showed our budgeted July and By Sue Mack
August pledge income was down $8,500 for a total of a It's hard to believe that September is here already.
$11,800 budgeted loss year to date. We are hoping, with School is back in session, summer vacations are a fond
our families back to school, pledges will be consistently memory and Father Charles is back in the pulpit.
paid so we can concentrate on our stewardship drive.
The past few months have been exciting at the Thrift
Ways some parishioners kept pledges current: Shop. We are beginning to see that being open four
Pay Monthly (if this works with your finances) days a week is paying off. We've had many new
Mail a Check (801 Figueroa St. Folsom 95630) customers stop in to tell us they have come on days
Set up an automatic online bill-pay to the church we weren’t open before. Thrift Shops are even more
When in town drop your pledge in the mail slot at popular as people are looking for quality clothing at a
Trinity House bargain price, and we have bargains! A few shoppers
If these suggestions are helpful, please use them to keep stop by every day we are open, just in case we have
your pledge and your giving current. something new out on the shelves. Speaking of shelves,
we still need, and always will need, your knick-knacks,
If you have any questions, concerns or ideas please let collectables, kitchen and sewing supplies, books and
me know by calling 988-5551. toys and games. We accept donations EVERY day we
are open and there is a box in the Parish Hall for
Sunday donations. Please keep us supplied with your
Ministry Fair
no-longer-needed items.
By Janice Freeberg
The Thrift Shop made $1797.70 during June, and
Trinity’s Ministry Fair is Sunday, September 13th,
$2201.90 during July, bringing our total sales for the
following all three services in the Parish Hall. Come see
January - July period to $13,896.50! Speaking of our
all the ministries Trinity supports! Find out what each
good sales, we couldn't be open without our wonderful
ministry does and sign-up for those that you find of
volunteers. Thank you, faithful staff.
interest or which you can participate. Sign up if you
want more information; just because you put your name Believe it or not, Halloween is coming soon. When you
down doesn’t mean you are committed. go through closets and cupboards, remember that we
will be putting out Halloween costumes and decorations
Ministries will be setting up Saturday morning from
October 1st. Thank you!
9:00 – 10:00 am. If you need to make other arrange-
ments please call Marilyn Moncado at 725-7946.
Youth Group
By Julie Petrone
Sunday School
By Leslie Haglan Youth group meetings will begin Sunday, September
13th from 5-6:30 p.m. in the teen room
Sunday school is alive and well at Trinity!
with a BBQ kick-off.
Please join us for Godly Play for the
Watch for a flyer in your email, and
children of all ages for the month of
announcements in the Sunday bulletin.
September. Regular Sunday School
A calendar of youth events will also be available soon!
classes begin Sunday, October 4th.
We look forward to worshiping with you!
2 September 2009
Outreach Committee Annual Church Picnic in the Park
By Janice Freeberg By Graham Breck
During the month of September we will be collecting Are you ready for our Sunday morning picnic?
after school snacks for St. Matthews. The We gather at Lew Howard Park, 7100 Baldwin Dam
number of children attending their after Road, on Sunday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. for a
school program has exploded, so any and Holy Communion service followed by a traditional pot
all donations are appreciated. Suggested luck picnic lunch. (See map on page 9)
snacks include juice boxes, granola bars, There will be singing, music, and children’s games.
cheese & crackers, graham crackers, raisins, peanuts Trinity Vestry members will provide soft drinks such as
packages, peanut butter, popcorn and fruit snacks. water and lemonade and do the
The Outreach Council is seeking new members… serving, set up and cleanup.
we need members, as our group has shrunk to four. A sign up sheet to indicate the number of people
The next Outreach Council Meeting will be Sunday, expecting to attend and what type of dishes brought will
November 1st following the 9:00 a.m. service. be placed in the Parish Hall. The list will include main
dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Families should bring
Twin Lakes Food Bank soft drinks, coffee, etc. if they prefer them to the water
Collections for the Twin Lakes Food Bank for the and lemonade being provided.
month of September will be toilet paper, toothbrushes, In addition to the food, we hope the congregation will
toothpaste, soap, ground coffee, and baby diapers sizes bring energy, enthusiasm, and especially joy in sharing
3, 4 or 5. Donations can be brought to the church or Communion and a picnic in this beautiful outdoor
parish hall any Sunday… monetary donations are always setting.
appreciated.
Our next Twin Lakes Food Ingathering is Sunday, Spaghetti Dinner
September 13th. Pick up a food item to donate whenever By Janice Freeberg
you shop and bring it on the 13th. Don’t forget pet food Our Annual Spaghetti Dinner is Sunday,
can be donated as well as many families are struggling September 27th, from 5:30 - 7:00pm.
to feed their pets too. Helping to keep the food bank
We will honor all presented tickets that were purchased
stocked is appreciated by many.
in April when the last Spaghetti Dinner was canceled.
Recycling Program There will be a hearty meat sauce or vegetarian sauce,
salad, garlic bread and dessert. Milk and water to drink
The recycling cans are in the Parish Hall. Please bring
Other beverages will be available with a suggested
your recyclables in on Sundays. We collect
donation.
aluminum cans, plastic drink bottles (anything
with a crv) and glass drink bottles, such as Tickets will be on sale Sunday September 13th, 20th
wine, beer and juice, etc. All proceeds from and 27th.
our recycling program are donated to St. Pre-purchased tickets: Adults $7.00
Clements Seniors $6.00
Episcopal Church for their Safe Harbor after school Children (under 11) $3.00
program. At the door tickets: Adults $8.00
Questions? Like to help out? Call Alice Ross 988-4202 Seniors $7.00
Children (under 11) $4.00
Quality of Life Cards
Thank You —
Since we all shop for food we would like to Qua
offer you the opportunity to participate in their
lity
d
of
Car Life Wasn’t the service and potluck on August 30th a delight
Quality of Life Card Program. All you have to to attend? Such enthusiastic fellowship by parishioners
do is shop at Raley’s/Bel Air/Nob Hill grocery and dedicated work by others. Thank you for the extra
stores, present your card to the clerk, and they send us a work by the Altar Guild, the Fellowship team members,
quarterly check, which is a percentage (1 – 4%) of what and to John Mack, John Wright, Jim and Thomas Free-
is spent by parishioners using the Quality of Life card. berg, and others involved in the organization and speed
For more information, to sign-up, or to be signed-up, of the set-up before the service, for the potluck, the
call Bill Hetland at 984-8476. clean-up and the break-down as it was very impressive
and smoothly handled. Well done!
September 2009 3
Ministries at Trinity
Ministries of Trinity Church are published each fall to draw your attention to the many
opportunities to serve God in this church.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Each one of you has skills and talents, no matter how small, so read through these brief
descriptions and attend our Ministry Faire on September 13th and see if there is a ministry
where you would like to serve. If you have questions, feel free to call the ministry person listed,
or ask at the Ministry Faire, or call the church office at 985-2495.
TRINITY’S MINISTRIES
Acolytes Choir
We are a growing and very visible ministry If you enjoy music and can carry a
in our parish. The youth and adult acolytes tune, you are invited to join our
provide assistance at every Sunday service choir. All voice ranges are welcome.
and the many special services throughout the A special blessing is that you will be in
year. Acolytes range from the young 9-10 the company of singing angels; some with
year old Third Servers through our high familiar names and faces, and others –
school First Servers to our adults. There are unseen, but ever present.
training sessions for all acolytes throughout
The choir sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m.
the year, with one to be scheduled in
service on Sundays (except during the
September. This year we lost a few acolytes
summer months). Rehearsals are Wednesday
as they went off to college, so we are always
evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the
looking for new individuals to join this very
church.
important ministry. We especially are look-
ing for acolytes to serve at the 7:30 and the Please call Diana Nary if you have any
11:00 a.m. services. Even if you are an adult questions, 359-0609.
and have never been an acolyte before,
please consider this ministry. Bread Ministry
If you have any questions concerning As you may have noticed, we use
acolytes, please call Karen Keilson at 797- home-baked bread at Communion
0301 or e-mail karenkeilson@yahoo.com every other Sunday here at Trin-
ity. Currently there are four of us baking
Altar Guild bread. We would like to expand this ministry
beyond just the Altar Guild. This can be a
The Trinity Altar Guild consists family project or just anyone who would like
of dedicated people who work to participate. I invite you to join us in this
diligently behind the scenes to very enjoyable ministry. It’s a great way to
ensure that everything is in place for the share your time and talent with Trinity.
celebration of the Holy Eucharist. They
prepare the Altar for each service, arrange Personally, I am not a great cook, and hadn’t
the flowers, fill the candles, care for linens, done this before, but it has been fun for me.
polish brass, and take care of vestments. I will be happy to share the recipe and help
There are four teams. Members typically get you started. Please stop by at the Ministry
serve one weekend per month. The entire Fair and introduce yourself, or you can call
Altar Guild also meets twice a year in the fall me, Jill Spencer at 530-672-1570, email:
and the spring to make seasonal preparations bobjillspencer@sbcglobal.net.
for the special services at Christmas, Lent
and Easter. Coffee Hour
This is such a wonderful ministry!
If you would like to learn more about joining
We have 27 hosts and hostesses
the Altar Guild, please stop by our table at
who provide coffee and treats on a
the ministry fair or contact Louise Carlsen-
rotating schedule. Each Coffee Hour is
Curtis at 916-989-1568, or ljcurtis@pacbell.
unique!
net. No experience is needed and training is
provided. Our fall meeting will be an ideal Coffee Hour offers each parishioner an
time to get acquainted and provides an ideal opportunity to mingle and get to know fellow
opportunity to decide it you would like to church members on Sunday mornings. This
serve in this rewarding ministry. ministry has many dedicated volunteers that
4 September 2009 keep our Coffee Hours running smoothly.
We welcome new coffee hosts and hostesses – with Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinners, as
all parishioners are welcome to participate. well as receptions following funerals or
Stop by the kitchen and see us during the the Diocesan workshops and other events
ministry fair, we will be happy to answer any that happen through-out the year at Trinity
questions and welcome you to this ministry. - basically, whenever food is provided and
For information, contact Janice Freeberg, served. We also provide our homebound
989-5551. parishioners with gift baskets for Christ-
TRINITY’S MINISTRIES
mas and Easter…our way of letting them
Eucharistic Ministers know we care.
Eucharistic Ministers, serve the chalice at the If you are looking for a place to meet
rail to members of our parish great people, have fun and stay busy, this
family at communion services. If you is the group for you!!! Just listen for the
feel called to serve God and His people laughter coming from the kitchen. Plan to
in this capacity, speak with Father Charles stop by our table during the ministry
or Palma Lower, Eucharistic Minister fair… it’ll be the one with food, laughter
coordinator, at 369-7927, to learn about and friendly faces. Or you can call
training and licensing. Marilyn Moncado, 725-7946 or Janice
Freeberg, 989-5551.
Facilities Committee
Lectors/Intercessors
Trinity’s Facilities Council meets
monthly to review proposals for Parish members who participate
changes to the facilities and status in the Lector / Intercessor minis-
of problems with the church's physical plant. try play an important part in the Sunday
services each week. Intercessors read the
The council is made up of parishioners
“Prayers of the People” each Sunday, and
representing various programs and physical
at special services such as baptisms,
areas of the church. We report and make
where they then lead the prayers for the
recommendations to the vestry for major
baptismal candidates.
expenditures to repair or improve the facility.
We also host at least two work days a year. Lectors serve at the service of their
On those days we take on major clean up, choice, usually reading once every four
weeding and pruning, painting projects, etc. weeks. We would really like to see new
We would welcome new members who wish people join our ministry, and if you are
to help in this ministry. Contact John Mack, interested, you should contact the office.
Trinity’s Jr. Warden at 988-2570. We currently have about forty lectors, and
the 7:30 service would benefit greatly
Fellowship Committee from more participants. Call Michelle
Derr at 941-9560 if you have questions.
The Fellowship Committee
continues to welcome newcomers Lord of the Rings Study Group
to our parish as well as plan and
The Lord of the Rings
implement many social events for
study group is going into its
our church. We host Newcomer
4th year! This happy, hobbity,
Receptions, and we send a welcome packet to
group (members range from
those that have completed a “Voice from the
teens to seniors) meet approximately five
Pew” card. The Newcomer Receptions pro-
times a year to eat great food and delve
vide an
deeply into the Christian spirituality of
opportunity for the congregation to welcome
J.R.R.Tolkien’s “Middle Earth.” We
those joining our church and present them
have studied topics such as “The Spiritual
with parish information.
Journey of Merry and Pippin”, “Aragorn
The Fellowship Committee also hosts as a Christian King”, “Choices: Eowyn &
Trinity’s annual Spaghetti Dinners, Harvest Farimir”, “Death & Immortality in
Dinners, breakfasts at our Christmas Bazaar, Tolkien’s Works.” and even learned
bake sale and homemade crafts, the ‘End of Elvish! For details, contact Mother Teri
Summer Brunches’, assist the youth group at tgilmore12344@yahoo.com.
Se pte
Office volunteers parish as a means to help us all stay connected
Volunteers are often needed for a variety of outside of church activities.
projects in the office. I have dedicated The goal of Pastoral Partners Program is to
volunteers that come in weekly to do tasks provide a connection for every member of
such as sending out readings and reminders the parish. It is not a pastoral intervention
for ministers; assembling the weekly Sunday program. It is not a problem-solving strategy.
bulletins; collections counters; and entering It is not just for a certain part of the congrega-
TRINITY’S MINISTRIES
the collections into our computer system. tion. It is for everyone. The only limits are
Monthly volunteers help assemble, label set by the number of volunteers we have.
and mail the Tidings Newsletter; compile the It is nice to know in a parish the size of
Master Minister Schedule; and organize and Trinity that someone knows your name,
label birthday cards. prays for you, and cares that you are here!
What is most helpful are volunteers who can The Pastoral Partner. Program is simply a way
drop in for the general projects like stuffing that lay people within a large and growing
and labeling mass mailings; assembling our congregation can know that someone cares
major service bulletins such as Christmas, about them, keeps a friendly eye out for them
Holy Week and Easter; assembling the and prays for them on a regular basis. The
Annual Report, or any other projects that Partner is also around if you should have a
arise. concern which requires clergy or parish
assistance. They can sometimes be helpful in
The fellowship of volunteering in the office is making that connection.
a bonus to the work that is done. Friendships
have developed just by working with someone We are growing and still need Partners to
you didn’t know before. meet our goal of having a caring connection
for every member of the parish who wants
If you are interested in helping out now and one. The commitment includes an initial
then, call Gerry at the office, 985-2495. Let training and ongoing training sessions.
me know your best days to work and times.
There is no obligation, so if you are unable to If you are interested in this wonderful
volunteer for a project or that particular day, ministry, please stop and sign up at the
just let me know and I call the next person on Pastoral Program table at the Fair, or contact
my list, then call you the next time. Star Rudge at983-4652.
Outreach Council Sacred Space:
A Contemplative Service
The Outreach Council meets about
four times a year to set goals and Sacred Space, our Sunday evening
prioritize which organizations we can support. contemplative service continues
These decisions, goals and priorities are then this year at 7:15pm each week. It is
communicated to the congregation to promote a beautiful worship experience in a
giving and collect the items needed.. We have candle-lit sanctuary, with icons, healing
several yearly projects working now and we prayers, chant music and times of silent medi-
need more members to help out. Interested? tation woven throughout. There is a 20s & 30s
Contact Janice Freeberg (989-5551), Cathy discussion group before the service at 5:30.
Vento (989-5767), Marilyn Moncado (725- Please join us for this time where we quiet our
7946) or Jennifer Gillies (761-3275). minds and hearts to make a place for God.
Contact Fr. Charles for more
The Pastoral Partner Program information.
The Pastoral Partner Program is a
ministry which provides low-key
caring relationships between
designated volunteer members of
the congregation and clusters of
families and individuals in the St. Martha’s
6 September 2009
Guild shop to purchase our merchandise. We raise
St. Martha's Guild is a crafty, about $20,000 a year to support Trinity pro-
fellowship/fundraising group. grams. Everyday is a new adventure and we
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday mornings would love to have you join us. Our beauti-
in Trinity House at 9:30 a.m. We make ful Victorian is on the corner of Wool and
handcrafted items and sell them at our Mormon Streets behind the parish hall.
Annual Christmas Bazaar in December. The Please call Sue Mack at 916.988.2570 or
TRINITY’S MINISTRIES
money that is raised is used within our parish email sjmack@earthlink.net for more infor-
for special needs, such as the Building Fund, mation.
Sunday School, etc. or for an outreach
program. Usher/Greeters
Please consider joining this fun, creative We have usher/greeters for our
group and share any talent you have. three Sunday morning services.
Thanks, Karen Keilson, 797-0301 This is an important ministry as
karenkeilson@yahoo.com ushers not only pass out bulletins
and welcome our parishioners; they assist
Sunday School at the time of communion by taking the
Our Sunday School ministry is at elements to the altar. Trinity is always
9:00 a.m. Our Sunday School looking for additional ushers for the
ministry is vital and we are blessed services… as this is a low key and easy
with dedicated teachers who give way to serve the church.
their time and talent to the kids. This is also a great way to involve your
Our children need a strong sense of who God whole family in the worship service - the
is through his Son Jesus Christ, and the best children love helping out with Mom or Dad
way to do that is to tell the stories of the as an usher team. If you want to connect
Bible as lively and as passionately as we can with a church friend, what better way than to
by teaching through storytelling. Look for serve the church together? I hope you will
upcoming group events throughout the year. prayerfully consider becoming an usher.
During the first quarter we will be making Stop by our table during the Ministry Fair
and studying the Episcopal Rosary. The and we will be glad to answer any questions,
rosary is a great tool to remind us to pray and or call Janice Freeberg 989-5551
to help us concentrate on prayer. If you
would like to become involved in our Sunday Youth Ministry
school program or have any questions please Trinity Church's Youth Ministry
call me, Leslie Haglan at 983-2397 or contact is about building relationships -
me at ivyhaglan@att.net. in the pew, at youth group,
on fun outings and in the
Trinity Thrift Shop community. Our group is open to all high
Do you like surprises? Do you school age students and we look forward to
like meeting new people? Have a time of learning and loving for us all.
you always wanted a cute little Our vision for the youth ministry at Trinity
shop filled with treasures? Do is simple – We will work together to help
you want to help raise money for our youth become grounded in Faith and
our church? If you answered YES to any give them a safe place to explore, ask,
of these questions, come and join the women question, and grow in Spirit.
and men who work at the Trinity Thrift Shop We encourage and welcome all high school
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or students to part of our group: to live, to love
Saturday mornings! We sort through bags and to learn with us. Please join us for our
and boxes of gently used clothing, books, first meeting on Sunday, September 13th in
household items and many, many surprises. the Trinity teen room from
We decorate the shop with our found 5:00-6:30 p.m. for a BBQ
treasures and we meet and greet some of the kick-off.
nicest people in Folsom as they come to our
September 2009
You are Invited to Honor One of our Own Can You Give a Ride?
Oak Plains Lodge No. 789 Muriel, a lifelong Anglican, and lives in the Creekside
invites you to join us at a luncheon area in Folsom. She is very anxious to attend our church
honoring past Master, Joseph L. Juelch, and has asked if someone could possibly pick her up
a Hiram Award Recipient once or twice a month. Although Muriel is blind, she is
on Saturday, September 19, 2009 very mobile and enjoys people. Please give her a call at
at 1:00 p.m. 916 984-2102.
at the George Primrose Masonic Temple,
3010 Becerra Way, Sacramento. Victorine, an elderly cradle Episcopalian, lives with her
daughter Charlotte in El Dorado Hills, and longs to
The cost for the luncheon is $10.00 and will be prepared
attend a traditional Episcopal Church. She would be
by the El Camino Chapter. Reservations required no
very grateful if someone could pick her up for a Sunday
later than September 16, 2009. For reservations call Jo
service now and then. Her daughter and son-in-law sets
Ann or Joe Juelch at 967-1701, or mail checks made out
up and ministers at a different church Sunday mornings
to El Camino Chapter with number of persons attending
and just can’t get away to take her to an Episcopal
and $10.00 per person as the amount to Jo Ann or Joe
Church. If you can help, call Charlotte’s cell, 916
Juelch, 8500 Hans Engel Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-
717-8597.
6209.
The Hiram Award is an award presented to a Master Our New Photo Directory
Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic
Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. Thursday, September 10th is the last scheduled photo
It is the highest honor other than being Master of the day here at Trinity for our new photo directory. If you
Lodge that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic haven’t had your photo taken, call Olan Mills directly at
Lodge. 1 800 866-2263 to make an appointment. If you cannot
make it on that particular day and need an appointment
on another day, Olan Mills will schedule you at one of
The award consists of a Certificate and a Medal- their studios, or at another location where they are doing
lion. The Medallion has the Square and directories. We encourage 100% participation in this
Compass with the letter G in the center, all directory.
of which are encircled with a Laurel
Wreath. Around this are the words "Hiram A Big THANK YOU to Judy Pinney, Ellie Andrade,
Award, Dedicated Service. The back of the Glenna Kirkman, Louise Carlson-Curtis, Jill Spencer,
Medallion has a representation of the Seal of The Grand and Laurie Jordan for their time and assistance to make
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of our Photo Directory happen this year. The directory
California. helps us connect names with faces.
If you would like to attend in honor and support of Joe, Although most of the portraits taken have been delivered
be sure to make your reservations. already, the directory itself will not be available until
late October or early November.
We are still needing a variety of ministry photos. Don’t
Renew Your Romance
have any photos? Bring your digital camera to the next
Why settle for a “good” marriage when Altar Guild set-up, or the Thrift Shop work day, or the
you can have a GREAT marriage? acolytes working, or the Sunday School Godly Play ac-
You can make the leap from just “good” to tivity, or the Fellowship team working, or…….
GREAT on a Marriage Encounter weekend! Then send them to Linda Holderness at
Marriage Encounter is forty-four hours where the two (Lholdernes@sbcglobal.net) before September 10th
of you can focus on each other, away from all the so Linda can design our Activity Pages in the new
distractions of daily life. For a richer, deeper, more directory using photos that best represent Trinity and
vibrant marriage, try a Marriage Encounter weekend! our programs.
For information about the next weekend in the Bay
Area: October 9-11, contact Curt & Arlene McClelland
at 408-371-5581, curt@sbcglobal.net, or go to:
www.episcopalme.com.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Episcopal Expression
A weekend of Discovery … a lifetime of love
8 September 2009
Calendar and Events
Services and Worship Activities September
Sunday Holy Eucharist Thrift Store hours Birthdays
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. For donations:
Contemplative Prayer Service and Monday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 1 Ian Cederstrom
Holy Eucharist , 7:15 p.m. 1 Madelyn Crawford
For business and donations: 2 Susan Pouncey
Meetings and Groups Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 4 Bill Bryant
& Saturdays:9:00 a.m.-1:00p.m. 5 Fran Poole
C.S. Lewis Study Group,
October 10th, 10:00—12:30 p.m, Twin Lakes Food Bank Ingathering, 7 Elizabeth Crane
Teen Room, parish hall 2nd Sundays of each month: 7 Barbara Scott
September 13th 8 Aidan Onate
Facility Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
10 Michel Derr
3rd Saturdays, Trinity House
Coming Events 10 Catherine Grable
High School Youth Group meeting, 13 Carole Garrett
Sunday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. 9/13 Acolyte Recognition Sunday 14 Ignacio Cespedes
Twin Lake Food Bank Food 14 Peter Chilcutt
Lord of the Rings Study Group, Ingathering: 14 Robert Jahr
September 26th, John Ward’s home Ministry Fair following each 14 Charli Van Horn
St. Martha's Guild Meeting, service 16 Alex Oran
2nd & 4th Fridays - 9:30 a.m., Youth Group BBQ Kick-off 21 Richard Graffis
Trinity House 9/20 Annual Service in the Park 21 Palma Lower
Trinity Choir Rehearsals and picnic, 10:00 a.m. at Lew 23 Elizabeth Donagher
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 Howard Park. The 7:30 a.m. 24 Walt Campbell
at 7:00 p.m. in the church. service in church as usual. 24 Victor Rodman
25 Phillip Krehbiel
Vestry Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 4th 9/27 Spaghetti Dinner 5:30 p.m. 25 Trudy Remy
Monday each month, Trinity House 10/3 Blessing of the Animals, 28 Michael Crawford
Young Adult Dinner & Discussion 11:00 a.m. 28 Blair Lucas
Group, 10/4 Sunday School classes begin, 28 Richard Spencer
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Trinity House 9:00 a.m. 28 Adele Nowinski
29 Marilyn Jahr
29 Pattie Modiste
Map to Lew Howard Park for our Annual Service and Picnic 10:00 29 Kayla Scott
30 Basil Burnstad
30 Irene Wilper
Picnic
area
“I’m originally from
Australia. How ‘bout you?”
From Joyful Noiseletter
Reprinted with permission
September 2009 9
Trinity Episcopal Church NONPROFIT ORG
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Church Office FOLSOM CA
801 Figueroa St. PERMIT NO. 97
Folsom, CA 95630
September 2009
Trinity Episcopal Church
803 Figueroa Street, Folsom, California 95630
Church Office: 916 985-2495 ~ Fax: 916 985-4233
Web Address: http://www.trinityfolsom.org ~ Email: trinity@trinityfolsom.org
Sunday Services: 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Family Service & Holy Eucharist, Childcare available
7:15 p.m. Contemplative Prayer & Holy Eucharist
Bishop of Northern California: Members of the Vestry:
The Right Rev. Barry Beisner Senior Warden: Janice Freeberg 989-5551
Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church: Junior Warden: John Mack 988-2570
The Rev. Charles Cornell Clerk: Graham Breck 941-9684
Assistant to the Rector: Kathleen Burdick 969-4161
The Rev. Teri Gilmore Adam Harvey 985-4733
Parish Missioner: Ruth Moberg Katriona Lucas 354-0355
Treasurer: Danise Hetland Marilyn Moncado 725-7946
Organist & Choir Director: Diana Nary Judy Pinney 783-9981
Secretary: Gerry Cutler John Wright 988-97459745
10 September 2009
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