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the newsletter of Trinity Episcopal Church
July/August 2011
Anglican Saints
One of the ways The Episcopal Church is distinguished from Protestant churches
is that we (along with the Roman Catholic Church) use a church calendar that honors
saints and various events on the dates traditionally associated with them. We do
this because it is an aspect of Roman Catholicism we want to preserve (although we
consider Christ – and not the saints – as our only mediator and advocate), in that we
honor our tradition and their service by remembering their names, dates, and deeds.
In a culture that pays little attention to our nation’s history, let alone the history
of other countries, our Church is met with yet another reproof that we are behind the
times and out of step with what’s happening now. Other Christian churches seem
more attuned to the beat pulsating through the arteries and capillaries of our national
body. The conventional advice is that we need to be more accommodating to a culture
that derives its sustenance from entertainment rather than education. Average Sunday attendance and rev-
enues would seem to prove the point.
In Christianity, the question is always: “Who is Jesus?” In the Church, the question is always: “Who are we?”
If we want to imitate the churches that are the standard for “success” in their ability to incorporate entertain-
ment in their worship services, we can. Nothing is stopping us, because we decide who we are. But if we do
bend on this point, then we must ask: If that’s who we are, at what cost? Is it worth it, and would we make
this same kind of compromise in our personal lives – especially with our children?
I want my children to mature, not only in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, but with an appreciation
and gratitude for all the saints - sacred and secular - by remembering the ir names, dates, and deeds. For
the record, in July and August, we’ll celebrate: St. Mary Magdalene; Harriet Beecher Stowe; St. James and St.
Bartholomew, Apostles; J. S. Bach; the Transfiguration of our Lord; Florence Nightingale; St. Mary the Virgin;
John Bunyan; William Wilberforce; and our Independence Day, among many other saints and holy days.
“O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, alleluia!
-Fr. Jacobs
Staff Vestry
Rev. Dr. John R. Jacobs, Rector Chalmers Morse, Sr. Warden Barbara Hallam
Rev. Lew Gwyn, Deacon Janet Barkett Trish Joaquim
Jason Hobratschk, Organist/Choirmaster John Beukers Helen Johnson
Anne Cooney Rodolph Johnson
Marie Hintemeyer, Parish Administrator
Bill Furr Dr. Jim Large
Diane Steinke, Financial Secretary Susie Hall Audrey Richey
Frank Carl, Sexton
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Parish News and Notes
We really need to redouble our efforts at remembering
Parish Calendar Summer Food Collection Dates
July 2nd & 3rd Food Collection Food Sunday! The June collection weighed
July 4th - Independence Day (Office Closed) in at 225 pounds, and I am sure we can do
July 7th - Prayer Vigil 8:30 am (Chapel) better. Please note the following weekends:
Healing Service 10 am followed by
Bible Study JULY: Fourth of July weekend
July 21st - Prayer Vigil 8:30 am (Chapel)
AUGUST: August 6 & 7
Healing Service 10 am followed by Bible Study
July 28th - Summerfest Concert with Remenyi Ede (see SEPTEMBER: September 3 & 4
page 4 Music at Trinity)
July 29th-- Indian River Choral Association Dinner at An empty dinner plate looks the same
6:30pm in the Parish Hall whether it is January or July, so please remember that
Aug. 4th - Prayer Vigil 8:30 am (Chapel) hunger continues to be a problem right here in Vero
Healing Service 10 am followed by Bible Study Beach, and help The Salvation Army feed those who need
August 6th & 7 Food Collection your help. Check the flyers for weekly specials, and bring
August 19 th Parent’s and Kid’s Night Out the food any time!
Aug. 18th - Prayer Vigil 8:30 am (Chapel) Suggestions: rice, pasta, canned veggies, pizza mix,
Healing Service 10 am followed by Bible Study spaghetti sauce, salad dressing, beans (dried or canned)
Aug. 19th - Parent’s and Kid’s Night Out at 6:30 pm flour, cooking oil. Remember also that soap, shampoo,
deodorant, cleaning supplies, and paper products (like
toilet paper) are NOT covered by Food Stamps!
The church office will be Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25: 35,
closed Monday, July 4th
in observance of -Deacon Lew
“for I was hungry and you gave Me food...”
Independence Day.
Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry, a theological education
program of the School of Theology at the University of
the South, will be offered for the second year at Trinity
starting in the fall. Participants commit one year to meet
Treasurer’s Report
Average Attendance per Weekend (Sat. & Sun.) regularly in seminars led by a trained mentor during
Jan.- May 2010 - 277 which participants study the Old and New Testaments,
Jan.- May 2011 - 280 Church history, theology and ethics. *
EFM provides comprehensive, experiential education
Operations - 2011 in the foundations and message of our Christian faith
Jan-May Jan-May Annual to laity of the church. Many desire to increase their
Actuals Budget Budget knowledge of the Christian heritage. Some want to
Revenue $323,981 $324,500 $708,600 continue their Christian formation or wish to prepare for
Expenses 280,953 298,428 771,700 special lay ministries.
Net $ 43,028 $ 26,072 ($ 63,100) Each group of six to twelve students is led by a mentor
and meets weekly to reflect theologically, discuss the
material they have read, and worship together. Students
*If you have questions, please call or e-mail Rody follow a weekly lesson and study guide. No papers or tests
Johnson at 304-647-9905/rodolphj@aol.com are given. You receive what you invest in terms of reading
and study.
For more information, contact Fr. Jacobs at 772-567-
1146, who will be the mentor for EFM groups. He has been
involved with EFM as a student and mentor since 1991.
* The entire program may be completed over four years.
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Looking Ahead
It may be the quiet of summer, but there is still a lot going and books will be published in the September
on at Trinity as committees meet and plan for the year ahead. issue of the newsletter and be on the website.
A concert series, expanded Sunday School offerings and the Among the books schedule for the coming
church’s new website are all in the not too distant future. year are The Island at the Center of the World,
Trinity’s new website will “go live” soon. The final details
of constructing the website are nearly complete, but the
America’s Hidden History, Cutting for Stone,
information contained on the website will always be growing Jason Hobratschk has been busy lining up
Infidel and My Reading Life.
and changing. The website address will be the same at concerts to be hosted at Trinity - including the
www.trinityvero.org, but it will have an entirely different entire series offered by the Space Coast Symphony.
look. The colors used on the website will change according The concerts begin
to the liturgical calendar, more pictures will be used and Saturday, September 18th.
more content and information will be a click away. It will Concerts will be listed in
reflect the more active church we are becoming. More the newsletter and on the
information will be shared in announcements and the e-blast website. In keeping with
once it’s up and running. Our thanks to Earle Beasley for his the Space Coast Symphony’s
expertise and creativity on this monumental project! goal of bringing classical music to the general public, children
Sunday School for children under 18 are admitted free. What a great opportunity for the
and adults will expand in the youth of this community!
fall. Children’s programs begin In addition to these concerts, the Summerfest 2011
September 11th and will move concert featuring Renenyi Ede and members of the
back into the Youth Building. Symphony of the Americas will be held July 28th at 7:30 pm
There will be specific programs here at Trinity. Take a moment to read all about this special
for pre-schoolers to kindergarten, performance on page 4.
another for elementary ages 1st - 5th grade and one for These are just some of the plans we have to look forward
teens in middle and high school. to at Trinity. Others include monthly newcomer receptions,
Also starting in September, children’s sermons will special materials for visitors to take
be offered twice a month as part of the 10 am service on with them when they worship at Trinity,
Sundays. After the children’s sermon, a long range planning committee to
older children may return to the pews help guide us into the next five to
with their parents while the younger ten years and better coordination of
ones may leave for child care. our communications both inside and
We have some energetic and outside the parish.
devoted parents of children ithat are Good things are happening at Trinity and there is plenty
stepping up to plan and teach the of opportunity to participate in programs and volunteer for
various age groups, but volunteers projects. So even if it seems quiet, a lot is happening and
are always welcome to become involved in this important there are plenty of things to look forward to!
undertaking. More about what the children will be doing
will be published in the September issue of the newsletter,
and, of course, be on our website.
Adult Sunday School will offer two choices in the fall.
One will be an Enquirer’s Class taught by Fr. Jacobs. It
will appeal to those interested in learning more about the
Episcopal Church and its worship or as a refresher for long
Celebrate
time members of the church.
Independence Day!
The other Sunday School offering for adults will be
Happy 4th of July!
facilitated by volunteers and cover topics of interest that
have been brought up during the adult program currently
offered on Sunday mornings.
Trinity’s Book Club will start again in the fall. The group
is open to anyone interested and meets the 4th Tuesday of
every month in the Media Center. The schedule of meetings
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Music at Trinity
Trinity Episcopal Church and American Airlines present Summerfest 2011 Concert – July 28
On Thursday, 28 July at 7:30 pm, Trinity will host the Remenyi Ede Chamber Ensemble joined by musicians of the
Symphony of the Americas. The concert is a fundraiser for the Cultural Council of Indian River Country, a organization
dedicated to “nurturing a cooperative environment in which cultural and educational organizations and individuals may
thrive and thereby enrich the quality of life in Indian River County for all residents and visitors.” Trinity is a member of
the Cultural Council and enjoys its cooperation in advertising upcoming musical events as well as networking with other
musical organizations in Indian River County.
The concert will host the Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra, founded in Miskolc, Hungary in 1981. The orchestra has
concertized extensively in Europe, the Far East, and the U.S.A. In addition, the concert will feature violinist Laszlo Pap, a
graduate of the renowned Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. In addition to serving as Concertmaster for the Symphony of
the Americas Summerfest, Pap has served as the Concertmaster for the Palm Beach Opera and Palm Beach Pops, Associate
Concertmaster for the Symphony of the Americas, and First Violin of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra.
The concert program will feature the Concerto for Four Violins, Cello and Strings (RV 580) by Antonio Vivaldi, the
Divertimento in D (K 136) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the captivating “Meditation” from Thaïs by Jules Massenet.
Other programmed works include early music for violin by Vitali and Boccherini and the Contrabajeando and Libertango
by Argentine tango composer Ástor Piazolla. The program concludes with the Divertimento No. 1, an exciting work by
composer Leo Weiner, who captures the soundscape of his Hungarian homeland – and that of the Remenyi Ede Chamber
Orchestra.
Tickets are available through the Cultural Council of Indian River County (772.770.4857) or at the door. Tickets cost
$15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.
A “Meet the Artists” social will be held at 6:30 in the Trinity Episcopal Great Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
Patrons will have the opportunity to converse with the program artists from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the start of the
concert at 7:30 pm.
Please come and support the important work of the Cultural Council, and encourage your friends to do the same!
- Jason Hobratschk
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Vestry Minutes
he would be offering the sermon at that service. Jason
Hobratschk will be involved in the music for the service.
Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Minutes - May 10, 2011
Attending: Fr. John Jacobs, Chalmers Morse, Bill Furr, Rody
Johnson, Janet Barkett, John Beukers, Anne Cooney, Susie Inreach: no activity to report at this time.
Hall, Barbara Hallam, Helen Johnson, Jim Large and Audrey
Richey. Absent: Trish Joaquim. Outreach: Food donations will continue through the
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 by Father Jacobs summer on the first weekend of each month.
who offered a Centering Thought and opening prayer. The
Worship: Barbara Hallam updated efforts to better
agenda was adopted unanimously on a motion from Jim
coordinate the different groups involved in worship
Large and seconded by Chalmers Morse.
services. She and Harry Taylor worked together to improve
John Beukers presented a report: Budgeting for Growth, the flow of parishioners to communion. The changes
an analysis of growth trends from prior to the split until worked well at the Easter services. Announcements are
the present. The report underscores the need for change now being made at 9:55 so that the actual service begins
to promote growth and financial support to avoid depletion promptly at 10:00 am.
of Trinity’s investments. The report is the basis for the
Vestry’s plan to oversee the development of a long range Discipleship: Helen Johnson reported on the success of the
plan. Rody Johnson made a motion to form an independent parent’s night/kid’s movie night held May 13th. Children’s
committee to develop a long range plan using the data services will be done as a trial during two services in May
in the Budget for Growth report and for that plan to be to see if this is something that could be instituted in the fall.
presented to the Vestry for consideration. The motion was On May 24th the committee will meet again to develop a
seconded by Chalmers Morse. one year plan for education.
A motion was made by Jim Large to approve the minutes
from the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Marketing/Publicity: Advertisements will continue in
Helen Johnson and passed unanimously. the Press Journal during the summer. A suggestion has
been made that adapt the ads to include mention of a “full
Financial Report: Rody Johnson presented the Treasurer’s choir” or other special music presentations as music is
report. Expenses are under budget by apx. $6,000 to date an important element of worship to many people. The
and revenue is apx. $5,900 more than anticipated. Current committee continues to work on better coordination of ads.
assets have increased from $926,000 at the end of 2010 to
$990,000. The report was accepted on a motion from Jim Evangelism/Newcomers: Jim Large evaluated the use of the
Large seconded by Chalmers Morse. connection cards and found a steady decline in use of the
cards. He is reviewing the process of the cards are handled
Jr. Warden: Bill Furr reported a resolution to the copier with Marie Hintemeyer so that newcomers and prayer
situation. A new copier has been purchased and the old requests are not overlooked. Susie Hall moved that we
copier will be sold. He advised the Vestry that CCR is still return to using the Friendship Forms until a better solution
working on plans to improve the playground. In addition, is found. Bill Furr seconded the motion.
Barbara Hallam, who was working to plant flowers around
the Trinity signs on Royal Palm, reported that proper Other Agenda Items: Bill Furr urged Vestry members to
irrigation is not available and any further plantings should start thinking about potential Vestry members to replace
be postponed until the area can be properly watered. the four members rotating off. The process to start
identifying replacements begins in the fall.
Sr. Warden: Chalmers Morse reported that consideration
is being given to a new service leaflet that will include It was announced that a gift certificate to a local restaurant
the liturgy from the BCP along with an insert for those will be given to Clare Gwyn in appreciation for her service
service elements that change each week. The reason for as parish secretary.
considering the new leaflet is to make worship services
easier for those unaccustomed to using the Book of
Common Prayer. He also announced the new website is The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm. Next meeting is June
nearing completion. 14th.
Rector’s Report: Fr. Jacobs announced that the St. Ed’s
Baccalaureate service would be held at Trinity and that
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the Order of Service for the Sunday 8 am Rite I service. The
purpose of the new bulletin is to make the liturgy easier to
Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Minutes -June 14, 2011
Attending: Fr. John Jacobs, Chalmers Morse, Janet Barkett, follow for newcomers and visitors who may not be familiar
John Beukers, Susie Hall, Helen Johnson, Jim Large and with the prayer book and also provides information specific
Audrey Richey. Bill Furr and Rody Johnson participated via to Rite I. The Vestry offered a few suggestions to improve the
conference call. Anne Cooney, Barbara Hallam and Trish bulletin and it will begin being used this month.
Joaquim were excused. Earle Beasley also attended.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 by Father Jacobs Inreach: Audrey Richey reported that the Father’s Day/
with a Centering Thought and prayer. The agenda was Trinity Sunday brunch is being organized by Nancy
adopted unanimously on a motion from Helen Johnson Large. She also reported a new volunteer will help drive
seconded by Jim Large. parishioners to dr. appointments which is part of the Pastoral
Jim Large made a motion to approve the minutes of the Care ministry. Fr. Jacobs added that beginning immediately
May meeting. After a second by Chalmers Morse, it passed all pastoral visits will be logged. Communion visits have
unanimously. always been recorded, but the recording of all pastoral visits
will provide more accurate information about the work of
Financial Report: The May financial report reflects year to the committee. It was suggested that the number of pastoral
date giving $69,800 higher than last year and $6,500 above visits be included when financial and attendance reports are
the amount budgeted. Total expenses to date are $17,400 published.
under budget. At the end of April assets were $993,600
up from $926,800 at the end of 2010. Average weekend Outreach: Outreach Meetings will resume in the fall. First
attendance through May was 280 compared with 277 at this Sunday food collections continue as usual.
same time last year. Janet Barkett made a motion to accept
the report as presented. It was seconded by Jim Large and Worship: The Worship Committee is scheduled to meet
passed unanimously. Friday, June 17th.
Jr. Warden: Bill Furr hopes to have cost estimates to improve Discipleship: Helen Johnson reported that the Discipleship
the duplex by the next meeting. He is also working on Committee met earlier that day and. reviewed a schedule and
income projections for the property. curriculum outline for the coming year. The children will be
divided into age groups (Pre-K/K,1st-5th and middle/high
Sr. Warden: Trish Joaquim and John Beukers have agreed to school) to provide more age appropriate lessons. Classes
co-chair the Long Range Planning Committee. Anne Cooney begin September 11th in the Youth Building. There will be
advised Chalmers that the Communications (Marketing) two children’s sermons each month during the 10am service
Committee will meet again in August. Ads will continue to on Sundays. Younger children may then leave the service for
run through the summer.Chalmers announced he is initiating child care. Janet Barkett and Fr. Jacobs are working on an
talks with parents of young families to re start the process of Adult Sunday School program to be offered in addition to the
getting a youth program going at Trinity. Inquirer’s class to be taught by Fr. Jacobs. August 19th will
be another Kid’s Movie Night/Parent’s Night Out following
Rector’s Report: Fr. Jacobs announced that in addition to up on the success of the one held in May.
Vestry announcements inviting the congregation to fill out
the Friendship Forms, he will offer a reminder to pass the Evangelism/Newcomers: Jim Large reported that he, Susie
Friendship Forms prior to the Offertory. He reported more Hall, Marie Hintemeyer and Fr. Jacobs met to make sure we
than 50 people have signed up for the brunch following are welcoming newcomers and visitors. They reviewed the
the Trinity Sunday/Father’s Day service. He also advised list of members with a list of those non-members making
the Vestry that Winston Hamilton has been regularly financial contributions to ensure everyone is being contacted
volunteering in the office working on projects the staff has and thanked. The Friendship Form will be helpful in making
not yet been able to address. It was suggested by Bill Furr sure no one is overlooked. It was decided a Newcomer’s
that the Vestry initiate some activity in the fall to recognize Reception will be held once a month in the church parlor.
all of Trinity’s volunteers. In addition, they are planning to put together welcome/
newcomer’s bags with information about Trinity and make
Next Fr. Jacobs passed around draft copies of the
them available in the narthex for those interested to pick
proposed bulletin for use in all services. It will include all the
one up after worship services. All of these activities will be
information found in the prayer book plus hymns and other
continually reviewed to make sure we are reaching everyone.
material specific to that day’s service. It will also include
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Music: John Beukers announced that the Indian River Choral
Association would like to hold an event in the parish hall on
July 30th from 6:30-8:00pm. The purposed of the evening is
to allow the scholarship recipients to perform for members
of the IRCA. Janet Barkett made a motion to allow the parish
hall to be used for this event. It was seconded by Jim Large
Trinity Parent’s
and passed unanimously.
Other Agenda Items:
John Beukers reported that he and Trish Joaquim are
exchanging information and ideas about the Long Range
Night Out
Planning Committee. He noted that once a plan is in place it is
crucial that the Vestry take ownership of the plan and assume
responsibility for its implementation. The plan will address,
among other things, the need to grow our church with young
families as Trinity’s congregation is made up largely of senior
and
citizens.
Earle Beasley presented a preview of Trinity’s new website to
be launched near the end of June. Anyone searching for our
website at this time will find a page stating our new website is
Kid’s Movie
under construction and will be available soon. It will offer far
more information than the old website and has a less formal,
more welcoming appearance than the old one. The website
is designed to provide information on all that is going on
now, but also to allow us to expand the content as the church
Night
grows. Among the new features are staff and leadership
profiles, testimonials, a calendar of Trinity’s activities, ability
to make on line prayer requests and make contributions on-
line. More information is included on every aspect of Trinity
and the colors used on the website will change to match the
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colors of the liturgical seasons. The Vestry was overwhelming
enthusiastic about the new website and thanked Earle for the
many hours he has worked on this project.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 on a motion from Jim Large
seconded by Audrey Richey. The next meeting is August 9th.
7:00-9:00 pm
Trinity children under age 12 enjoy movies
and games while parents head to El Toro
for food and fellowship. Parents may leave
their children beginning at 6:30.
Please RSVP to Sarah Erpenbeck
at 774-8038.
Mark your calendar today!
Fr. Jacobs and Aslan in the Rector’s office.
2365 Pine Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
772-567-1146
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