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Herald Trinity Episcopal Church, Woodbridge, NJ

Volume 36 Issue 2 September 2018 www.trinitywoodbridge.org

More Opportunities to worship Pg 3

Announcements Pg,3,1213,15,20

In Memoriam Pg 4

Parish Picnic Pg 5

Meeting Dates Pg 5

Dine Around the World Pg 6

St. Anne’s Wreath Sale Pg 7-9

Health Fair Pg 10

Fellow Parishioner Pg 11

Stewardship Corner Pg 12

St. Martha’s Ramp Pg 14

Way of St. Paul Pg 15

Tina Chavez Guest Column Pg 16

Jubilee Ministry Pg 17

Petition Response Pg 18

Volunteers needed Pg 20

St. Anne’s Unit Pg 21

DOK Pg 22

Images Pg 23

Reminders

Its

Coming

Nov.

18th

Mother Angie's Musings

September 2018

This summer I set myself the goal of reading the Harry Potter series. I had never read the

books but I had recently heard of a book that seeks to teach children and teenagers about

our faith using themes and events in the book. This concept intrigued me as I am always

looking for ways to help translate what can often be very difficult concepts into more

manageable terms. In so many ways, this is exactly what Jesus did using parables to speak

to the people about God and God’s kingdom.

I enjoy fantasy stories and I have found the books to be truly engaging and the characters

well developed. What I have found most valuable is the development of Harry and his

friendships with Hermione and Ron. The relationships go through the ups and downs that

so many of us find throughout our lives. They go through periods of intense growth and

periods of intense disagreement, even to the point of not speaking to each other for a time.

And though the three of them have a unified friendship, Harry has a distinctly unique

relationship with each of them. Each of them also has unique gifts and abilities and when

they are together, the sum of their gifts is so much greater than any one of them

individually.

In so many ways, these relationships echo the realities of life as part of the Body of Christ.

We, like Harry and the wizarding world, face a world which has been infiltrated by evil

which seeks to control everything and everyone. And though at times it seems like evil is

not only winning but will be victorious, there is a force that cannot be underestimated in its

ability to combat evil – love. It is the self-sacrificing love of his mother that provided

salvation from death for Harry as a child and set him apart as one who had a unique ability

and destiny to fight evil. It is the self-sacrificing love of God that has given us salvation

from eternal death and a unique ability and destiny to fight evil through that love. Just as

Harry was marked forever with his lightning bolt shaped scar by that self-sacrificing love,

so we are also marked through our baptism with the sign of the cross. In that moment, we

are marked as Christ’s own forever. We are forever changed and have a new destiny to

join God on his mission to free the world of sin and evil through the power of love.

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September 2018 The Trinity Parish Herald

The Trinity Parish HERALD is

published Quarter and is a publica-

tion of Trinity Episcopal Church,

Woodbridge, N. J.

Publishers: Rev. Angela Cipolla

Wardens: Steve Kalista

Dave Wilson

Editor } Allen E. Francis Photographer } Ass’t Editor Heather Gondek

Photographer Dave Forsythe

Trinity Episcopal Church 650 Rahway Avenue

Woodbridge, NJ 07095-3530

Phone (732)634-7422

Fax (732)634-7085

E-mail: Parish Office

@TrinityWoodbridge.org

Visit our Web

www.TrinityWoodbridge.org

Saturday :

Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sundays:

Holy Eucharist 8:00 & 10:00 AM

Sunday School 9:30 AM

Week Days: Wednesday Dinner Eucharist 6pm

Thursday Morning Prayer 9am

Trinity’s Twitter Account is:

@Trinitywdbridge

It is this destiny of loving transformation that continues to draw us

out of the church building and into the world. Just as Harry, Ron, and

Hermione had to leave the safety of their classrooms and journey into

unknown parts of the castle or the world outside of Hogwarts, so we

are also called to leave the comfort of our pews and seek out where

the Spirit of God is working to set people free of the bonds of sin. We

must sometimes make risky decisions that do not make logical sense,

but that our hearts tell us are the next step in what God is asking of

us. We will not always (or more likely, hardly ever) see the bigger

picture of how this moment and this step fits into the larger picture of

God’s plan, but just as Harry trusts that Dumbledore knows why he

sets the tasks he does, we need to trust that God knows that whole

story.

In that final battle, Harry shows the depth of his love as he chooses to

face death in order to save the world from Voldemort, even though

there is no guarantee of success. It is that love and sacrifice that

Voldemort still cannot comprehend because evil puts self-

preservation before all else. It is that self-centeredness that only God

can and did overcome through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Alt-

hough the final victory has been won, the battle continues because

there are places that have not yet heard the Good News and Death

Eaters (those who choose to be on the side of evil) are still trying to

convince people that evil still has a chance to win. So let us take our

rightful places in the Order of the Phoenix (those who devote them-

selves to fighting evil), joining together like Harry, Ron, and Hermi-

one, combining our strengths and leaning on each other in our weak-

nesses.

Let us take risks, spread the Good News, and watch as God’s Love

transforms the world.

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Boy!

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Trinity Offers More Opportunities to Worship Each time we pray the Lord’s Prayer we pray that God’s Kingdom will come on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Yet all you have to do is turn on the news to see how far from that reality we are right now. As

Christians, we are called to live our Baptismal vows each day. We work and fight for social justice and

the dignity of each human being. It is hard work and it can be discouraging when we see the magnitude

of what is still to be done. That is one of the many reasons that it is so crucial for us to ground every-

thing that we do in prayer and worship. In response to the growing needs of our community to expand

our outreach and justice ministries, we will also be expanding our worship opportunities.

• Morning Prayer is held on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am in St Martha’s house.

Morning Prayer is an ancient prayer service which takes about 15 minutes and

connects us to God and each other as we begin our day centered on God and God’s call

to us.

• A Dinner-Eucharist is held on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in the

Parish House. Come join us for a delicious dinner as we discuss Bible

readings and celebrate the Eucharist together. All ages are welcome

and encouraged to attend and participate.

Volunteer or Visit Trinity’s

Booth At St James Street Fair

September 16th

On Saturday Sept 16th, Trinity will be

participating in the Annual St. James Street Fair

on Main Street in downtown Woodbridge.

If you have a few hours to spare, please

consider volunteering to man the booth or just

stop by to say hello.

For further information, please contact any

Member of the Way of St. Paul Committee or

the Parish Office

Sunday School Registration

Our Sunday School program will resume on

Su n day September 16th. If you would like to

enroll your child, Registration Forms will

be available on Sunday September 9 that our

Family Parish Picnic or from the Parish office.

For further information. Please contact Mother

Angie

Also, Parents who are interested in volunteering to lend a helping hand

please contact Mother Angie.


In Memoriam

Fran Kurtz 1939-2018

She was part of the soul of Trinity Church

Her presence will be sorely missed


Meeting Dates and Times of Your Mission

Committee {Vestry} and Committees

Annual Parish Picnic Sunday Sept 9th

Immediately Following 10:00 am Service

Our Annual Parish Family Picnic will be held in lieu of the regular Coffee

Hour on Sunday Sept. 9th immediacy following the 10 AM Service.

As usual, the hamburgers/hot dogs/ condiments will be provided. We are

requesting that each family bring a salad, dessert or other dish for our family

picnic. If you would like to insure that our Parish Family Picnic is a success,

Please contact the Parish Office or sign up in the Parish Hall or contact

Ross Guellnitz

Please plan to attend and enjoy the Day!

All Meeting are held in the Parish Hall, except

where noted.

All Members of the Parish are encouraged to

participate and become members of a

committee. Please join us.

Without you our Church cannot function

efficiently.

Mission Committee: (Vestry)

Sept 20 @ 7:30 PM Oct 18 @ 7:30 PM

Nov. 15@ 7:30 PM Dec. 20 @ 7:30 PM

Fiancé Committee: Dec 9, 2018 @7:30 PM

Children's Faith Formation: Dec. 2, 2018

11AM

Outreach Committee: Oct. 6, 2918 @11:00 AM

St. Martha’s Dec. 1, 2018 @ 11Am

Fund Raising Comm. April 8, 2018 @ 11 AM

Oct. 14, 2018 @ 11 AM

Stewardship Comm. Oct, 21, 2018 @ 11 AM

Dec 16, 2018 @ 11 AM

Publicity Comm. Sept,, 2018 @ 11 AM

Oct.28 2018 @ 11 AM

Nov.25, 2018 @ 11 AM

Dec 23 2018 @ 11 AM

Building and Grounds Comm.

Oct.11, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Dec 13, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

June 24, 2018 @ 7:00 PM


Dine Around The World

At Trinity

SATURDAY– October 6, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Trinity Church

650 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge

Travel around the world in a delicious culinary experience!

Taste a variety of ethnic foods! Listen to great music! Enjoy a wonderful evening of fun and food

In order to continue our success in making the Dine Around The

World With Trinity our Premier Fall Event, we need YOU to host

one of the ethnic food Stations

For further information or to volunteer,

Please contact Ross Guellnitz or the Parish Office

Save The Date!


St Anne’s Unit 2018 Christmas

Sale Poinsettias, Decorated Wreaths Grave Covers & Grave Blankets

Adopt A Grave Project Due to conversion of the the Trinity Herald to a Quarterly publication, we are starting our

planning and notification of our 2018 Christmas Sale Fundraiser. We ask for your understanding and support.

Also, we are asking you to consider purchasing an extra grave cover and “adopt a grave” of someone forgotten by their family friends or history. If you cannot place the grave blanket or grave cover yourself, we will gladly place them for you.

In addition please consider giving a Christmas Door wreath or poinsettia to family member, friend or neighbor and.

We will be taking orders now until Sunday November 18th for pickup on Saturday December 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM so that everyone will have the opportunity to place the grave covers or blankets during the entire Advent season.

St. Anne’s Unit would like to express our sincere appreciation for your past support of our Christmas Sale Fundraiser and look forward for your continued support .

For your convenience, Order Forms will be available at both entrances to the Church, in the Church Office, at Coffee Hour, and is printed on the following page.

Our sincere thanks to all.

For additional information, please contact the Church Office or call:

Jeanne Boyle

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Trinity Episcopal Church: St. Anne’sUnit Poinsettia –Grave Cover and Adopt a Grave Sale Order Form

Poinsettia

Pot Size Blooms Available Colors Price How Many Color Total Price

6 inch 5 Blooms Red White Pink $7 ea-3/15 $

8 inch 12-15 Blooms Red White Pink $16.00 ea $

10 inch 20 Blooms Red White Pink $20.00 ea $

Grave Covers

Description Price How Many Total Price

Grave Cover Decorated $20.00 $

Grave Blankets


Grave Blanket Decorated $32.00 $

Door Wreaths


Door Wreaths Decorated $20.00 $

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ Cell/Work:______________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________

Make Checks payable to: Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Church, 650 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

You will be given a reminder call for your pickup

Please pick up your order when notified because we cannot store your order and can not be responsible

For Further Information Call: Jeanne Boyle @ 732-548-2431

Submit Orders: No Later Than

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Pick Up Date For All Orders:

Saturday December 1, 2018

Adopt A Grave: Please indicate the person to be

remembered if you wish us to place the grave cover: Total Amount: $

Check #

Christmas 2018

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St Anne’s Unit

Adopt A Grave Project

With summer waning and Fall quickly approaching, please consider to be part of our Adopt

a Grave program.

We ask each Parish family to maintain one of our many historical graves, many grave sites

dating from the early 1700s, or a grave whose family has moved away or that has been

forgotten.

If each Parish Family did just a little, the entire Church Yard could be an honor to those who

have proceeded us.

In addition, we are asking you to consider pur-

chasing an extra grave cover for your adopted

grave site during our Christmas Fundraising

Sale.

If you cannot place the grave blanket yourself, we will gladly to place them for you.

Our sincere thanks to all.

Arlene Guellnitz

President St. Anne’s Unit

For Grave Sites

Allen Francis

732-494-3723

For Grave Cover

Grave Blanket sales

Jeanne Boyle

732-548--2431

Please Remember someone who has been forgotten


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September 2018 The Trinity Parish Herald The Trinity Parish Herald

Get To Know Your Fellow

Parishioner: by Allen Francis

I have spent my working life as an Operating Engineer and a member of Local 25, Marine

Division serving as its Recording-Corresponding Secretary, a Trustee of its Benefit Plans and

as a Business Representative. By trade I was a USCG licensed tug boat operator working on

many port dredging, beach replenishment, bridge construction and other marine construction projects, Also, I served as

Secretary-Treasurer of the Hudson County Central Labor Council and served as Labor Chair of the New York Distinct,

US Corps of Engineers Dredging Advisory Committee.

By being Baptized in St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Tauton, Mass In 1941, I am a cradle Episcopalian. For many

reasons I will not go into, my mother, an Irish Roman Catholic, married my father at St, Thomas Church in 1935.

After my family moving to Woodbridge From Queens, NY in 1955, my mother, who never was a religious person,

gravitated to Trinity Church becoming a very active member of St. Anne’s Unit. In 1958. My mother thought it would

be a very good idea if my sisters and myself were confirmed in the Episcopal Church. Not knowing how to, or should I

say afraid, to say no to my mother, we took lessons from Father Schmaus and were confirmed by Bishop Van Duzer.

In 1963 I married Norma Dossena in St. James Roman Catholic and after our three children were born and baptized in

the Roman Catholic Church, I became the perfect pew sitter with absolutely no interest in organized Religion.

After many years and for many reasons, Norma became disenchanted with the Catholic Church. It was only after our

daughter was married in Trinity Church and our Grandchildren were Baptized and attending Mass at Trinity did she

return to a Church. She became Directress of our Altar Guild, Coordinator of our Food Pantry and Chair of the St.

Anne’s Christmas Sale until her death in 2016. My mother in law, a very devout Roman Catholic was thrilled and

delighted that Norma had returned the Church but mused “but God it was the wrong Church”.

I started to attend Trinity because my Grandchildren were active in the Choir. After my retirement in 2005 I was

looking for something useful to fill the hours, I volunteered to become the Editor of the Trinity Herald. A task I did at

Local 25 for many years.

Subsequently, Fr. Counselman asked me to volunteer my time as a Eucharistic Minister and Visitor. He encouraged

me run for a seat on the Vestry, where I became the Clerk. He must have seen something in me that I could not see.

Surprisingly, this Ministry opened an avenue of spirituality that I never knew existed. I encourage all search their souls

and answer the call as a Eucharistic Minister or serve as a Member of the newly formed Mission Committee

(The Vestry). You just might a find a spiritually you never knew you had and you just might enjoy the “ride”.

Over the last several years, Trinity has become my spiritual home and the Parishioners have become my extended fam-

ily. I pray that it is the same with you.

On a very personal note, when Norma suddenly passed away more than two years ago, the outpouring of grief and

Friendship was overwhelming and a great comfort to me. Besides my family, Mother Angie and the Parishioners of

Trinity Parish have sustained me and kept me going.

I thank you all.

Yes, our Parish is facing difficult time, but if we face the future together, we will be looking out a bright future.

Remember: I am Trinity, You are Trinity, We are Trinity Together


Corner The Great Myth

Jesus said: “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses

their life for me will find it” (Matthew 16:25). This is the opposite of what our

culture teaches us. We are inundated by advertisements that lure us into believing

in the myth of “getting” - a cultural myth that happiness, security, and

contentment are found in material assets and personal accomplishments.

What is the American Dream? It is a mantra that says: “Get all you can, save all you can, and spend the

rest.” It is a philosophy by which most of us live, and is a greedy obsession that is all about accumulating

wealth at any cost.

But isn’t our lives more then the things we have acquired and our accomplishments. Jesus said just the

opposite: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).The people who really own

this world are those who the world cannot own; they are not owned by what they have.

The "getting” myth is our culture’s great lie. Getting money, and having power have become the American

Dream. But it is a lie that having money means you have a life. We borrow money we don't have, use credit

cards to buy things we don’t need, to keep up with people we don't even like.

Jesus said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). The life that we want will be found in

only one way – in giving. You and I came into this world with nothing, and we will leave the same way.

From our conception, everything we have has been given to us. It's all been provided from God through

those who love and care for us. What then is the real purpose in the life of a Christian? Our life is found in

one way, through giving.

Your congregation’s stewardship committee has again selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship

Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving. New Consecration

Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What

percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” We will encourage participation in Consecration

Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team, your Stewardship Committee, coming in November.

Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.

Don’t Forget Food Pantry Donations

Always needed are the following items: Boxed Cereals, Canned/Dried Soups,

Canned Fruits, Dried/Canned Milk, Canned Vegetables, Canned Pork and Beans,

Sugar, Pasta/Spaghetti, Canned Fish/Meat, Rice, Tomato Paste, Puddings/Jello,

Dried Beans, Tomato Sauce, Cake Mixes, Teas/Coffee, Flour.


Anniversary Renewal

of Marriage Vows

On June 3rd. With Mother Angela

officiating, David and Amparo Forsythe

renewed their Marriage vows on the 40th

Anniversary of their Marriage.

Arecetion followed in the Fellowship Hall

E-Giving Is Here!

Pay Your Pledge On Line Trinity is pleased to announce that you can now contribute and manage your giving online. You can set up automatic

weekly or monthly donations or make one-time gifts without having to write any checks. You can also track your

giving history at any time from anywhere that you have access to the Internet. To get started, go to our website at

trinitywoodbridge.org.

Then click on DONATE, found at the far right of the site’s main menu, or the “Online Giving Now Available” item

along the sidebar. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule contributions. Trinity

counts on your financial support to operate, even during the summer months, when many of you are away. Setting up

online giving will provide the peace of mind that comes with doing your part even if you can’t be there in person.

Contact the church office, Steve Kalista, or David Wilson with questions.

Parish T-Shirts

Available

Our parish T-Shirts have been

ordered! In order to better

identify ourselves during

fundraisers and other events,

parish T-Shirts will help us

stand out! If you missed the

deadline to order shirts, a few

extra shirts in most sizes are

still available. The cost per

shirt is $15. If you are still

interested in a shirt, please

contact Mother Angie for

more information.

Remember!!!!

Sunday Sept 16

Immediately

following

10 AM Mass


On behalf of Trinity Church, Fund Raising Chairman, Ross Guellnitz would like

to express his appreciation and sincere. Thanks to all those who everyone who

made the first Back To School Spaghetti dinner possible and those who came

out to overwhelming support this fund raiser.

Ross gave a special Thank you to Dot Borkowski who made a delicious and

beautifully decorated

cake

St, Martha's Handicapped Ramp Installed

Recently, Trinity received an Episcopal Mission Grant

to install a handicapped ramp at St. Martha's House.

This ramp will specifically designed to ease access to

those who use St. Martha's, especially our Food Pantry.

Trinity extends its appreciations and sincere thanks to

all who made this most important project a reality.

Also, as part of same grant, it was possible to purchase

and install inside storm windows at St. Martha's and the

Rectory

A Big Thank You


The Way Of St Paul

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“A Bumper Crop for Christ” by Tina Chaves

The Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the changing leaves, crisp air,

and all the harvest décor, such as the pumpkins, gourds and corn stalks.

And I can’t forget about the hot apple cider and candy corn!!! It’s a fun

time, a time to celebrate with a harvest theme in mind. Which leads me to Matthew 9:35 through 38. Jesus

is preaching the Good News in all the towns and villages, and upon seeing the crowds so eager to hear and

follow him, he feels compassion for them, because they seemed to him to be like sheep without a shepherd.

In his compassion, he says to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord

of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Matthew 9:37b-38, NIV). Jesus is

saying that there are so many people that still need to hear the good news of the Kingdom and bear spiritual

fruit in their lives, but there aren’t enough people willing and able to share this good news, thus preventing

“seeds” from being planted.

The harvest is indeed plentiful, more so than ever! This hurting world needs the healing power of the

Gospel! There are so many ways to get that message out there, the message that God loves everyone and

offers forgiveness and salvation through His Son. I believe our parish is doing just that. The many ways

that we are reaching out to the community demonstrates the radical love of Jesus Christ. Whether it be the

soup kitchen, food pantry, Diaper Bank, Family Promise, and our other outreach and fund-raising

programs and events, all of these are ways to bring in a bountiful harvest! When people see Christ’s love in

action, they will respond…and in a huge way!

What a blessing it is to know that we all can do our part in bringing in a “bumper crop” for Christ through

stewardship. Our parish life and outreach does require financial help from our parishioners. Each year, we

pledge a portion of our income so that, in a nutshell, our community may receive the message of God’s

love and salvation offered to us all. We truly are the workers in God’s harvest field!

Let’s use this time of year to get excited about what God is doing in our community through the Trinity

Episcopal Church!!! Be as generous and as good a steward as you can, knowing that God is at work within

us and within our parish to bring in a bountiful harvest that will last for all eternity! God bless you all…

Tina J

Parish Prayer List In order to keep our Prayer List up to date, names of the sick or those in need of our prayers will be

included for four weeks at a time. You may add or renew names on the prayer list by calling the prayer

request line at (732) 634-7422 Ext 100 or emailing Mother Angie at [email protected]. As

always, you are encouraged to mention a name aloud as you gather with the parish community for worship

and we hope that you will feel free to do so.


Jubilee Ministry

Diaper Need Awareness Week

What is Diaper Need Awareness Week?Diaper Need Awareness Week is an initiative created by the National Diaper Bank Network to bring national attention and mobilize efforts to end diaper need, a hidden consequence of poverty.Individuals, health professionals, community groups, and others can use this week to sponsor events and stimulate awareness of health issues related to diaper need.

The goals include:• Raise awareness and support efforts to educate people about diaper need, including risk factors and related repercussions • Encourage people and interested groups and organizations to observe and support Diaper Need Awareness Week through appropriate programs and activities to promote public awareness of, and potential solutions for, diaper need

What Is Diaper Need?The lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy.

Fast Facts• 5.2 million Children in the U.S. aged three or younger live in poor or low-income families. • 1 in 3 American families’ reports experiencing diaper need. • Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps. • Disposable diapers cost $70 to $80 per month per baby.• No state or federal child safety-net program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.• Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.• Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8.• Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.• Cloth diapers are not accepted at the vast majority of child care centers.• Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at child care.

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Food For The Poor

A Ministry Built

on Faith and Trust

With help from caring friends tike you, Food For The Poor feeds hundreds of thousands of people every day primarily in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

As a Christian charity, we take our responsibility to be good stewards of your donations very seriously.

For further information and how to donate to this most worthy Ministry please contact Moth-er Angela or the Foor for the Poor Directly

Petition Asking for Support

For Immigrants Gets Results

In early July, over two dozen Trinity Parishioners signed a petition addressed to our Federal

and State Representative asking for their support for a petition in support of immigrants to

the United States. We wrote to our Federal Congressional Representatives – Senators Book-

er and Menendez and Representative Pallone – and to Governor Phil Murphy, and our State

Legislature Representatives Senator Vitale, Assemblyman Coughlin, and Assemblywoman

Lopez.

The petition asked for their support in four areas: reuniting children with their families,

placing children who have traveled here unaccompanied, allowing Dreamers to stay, and

legitimizing parents who have lived here for years and have children who are American

citizens.

We have received a wonderful response from State Senator Vitale. See our letter to him and

his response printed on the next page.

The Way of St. Paul Team thanks you all for your support on these important issues.

Food For Poor is one of the largest International Relief and devel-

opment Organizations in the United States Our work is motivated by

our faith in God, spreading His unconditional love, regardless of

race, wealth, or creed as we minister to the poorest of the poor in 17

countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

By providing lifesaving food, secure housing, clean water,

healthcare, emergency relief, micro-enterprise projects and education

opportunities, we are giving the poor a chance at a better future, and

showing them God’s love. Join us


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Volunteers Needed

Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Guild

During the past months, several of our Eucharistic

Ministers and Visitors have left due to health,

relocating or for other reasons. This has significantly

depleted our numbers.

As a Eucharistic Minister and/or Visitor you will

have the satisfaction and develop a new sense of spir-

itually by participating directly, on the Altar, in the

Holy Eucharist.

As a Eucharistic Visitor you will be rewarded with a

deep satisfaction of administering Holy Communion

to those Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.

It does not involve much of your time to participate

in this most satisfying Ministry. Depending upon the

number of Parishioners accepting this challenge and

joining the ranks of Trinity's Eucharistic Ministers

and Visitors it can be as little as 1-2 hours per month.

Won’t you consider joining us!!

You just might enjoy your service!!

To Volunteer or for further information, please

contact: Mother Angela For Reflection

Use what talents you possess: The woods would be

very silent if no birds sang there except those who sang

the best.

During the last several months, the ranks of our

Altar Guild have been reduced and we are seeking

women (or men) to join our Ministry.

Serving as a Member of the Altar Guild is one of

the most important and satisfying Ministries of our

Church. When resetting the Altar, you are often

doing it in the solitude of an empty Church that

lends itself to contemplation and mediation. Most

Altar Guild Members find this time most gratifying

and rewarding.

Each Attar Guild Member serves one month at a

time. At present the Altar Guild is on a 3 month

rotation. With additional members, the time

between will be increased.

To Volunteer or for further information, please

contact Mother Angela or any Altar Guild Member.

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Saint Anne 's Unit


Officers Installed

St Anne's officers for 2018-19 were

installed on June 3, 2018 by Rev

Angela during the 10am service

President - Arlene Guellnitz

Vice-President - Janet Temchus

Secretary - Amber Temchus

Treasurer - Jeanne Boyle

St Anne's Meetings

St Anne's Unit is open to all women of Trinity Church and their Friends. St. Anne’s gives the women of the

Parish and their Friends a chance to build friendships, share laughter help build our Church and to praise

God Our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month, unless the Monday falls on a holiday. This is

the case in September. Because of Labor Day, the September meeting of St Anne's Unit will be held on

Monday, Sept 10th. The meeting will start at 7pm. and we are usually done and heading home by

8:30pm. Our members take turns bringing refreshments to share with the group.

St Anne's Unit does ask each member to pay dues of $10/year. This money helps pay for the Christmas

Dinner Meeting and incidental expenses of the group.

The September meeting is a business meeting. We will plan our activities for the year. We plan another

business meeting in Jan and an end of the year wrap up meeting in May. In October we will have a

discussion led by Cookie Bills to learn about the Food Pantry at Trinity Church. November we will have

a tribute to past members with a "walk down memory lane" and play a game that introduces each of us to

the group.

St Anne’s Unit

All women are welcome!

Next Meeting

Monday, Sept 10, 2018

7PM

Fellowship Hall Trinity Churc

Thank You to all who came, ate, bought raffle

tickets, served, scooped, sliced and/or cleaned.

St. Anne’s is a very happy group! The Straw-

berry Festival held in June was a wonderful

success. We hope everyone enjoyed them

selves and we hope to see you again next year.


Altar Memorials

If you would like to provide memorial flowers, the

Sanctuary candle or offer the elements in memory

of a loved one or in thanksgiving for any occasion,

please contact the Parish office at:

(732)-634-7422

Memorials will be provided at the following cost

per name:

Sanctuary Candle $5 Altar Flowers $20.

Elements (Bread & Wine)

$10

Meeting Schedule

The Daughters of the King meet every 2nd Sunday after the 8 am Mass

September 9th October 14th

November 11th December 9th

As we say each Sunday in our Post

Communion Prayer, let us put in practice

those words:

“And now Father send us out to do the work

you have given us to do; to love and serve you

as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord”

Its Coming

Nov. 18th

Fellowship With Coffee

All are invited to Fellowship after

the 10 am Mass

I will make the coffee

Will you sign up to bring a simple treat

Thanking you for your contribution

See You there in the fellowship Hall

Janet

23 The Trinity Parish Herald September 2018

Images of Trinity’s Parish Family

Its

Coming

Nov. 18th Sept 9th St. James Fair Sept 15th

Dine Around The

World Oct 6th

The Trinity Heraldfiles.constantcontact.com/...83d0-9aeaedbdf115.pdf · readings and celebrate the Eucharist together. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

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