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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 500 COURT STREET, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23704

What’s inside. . From Senior Warden 2 Stewardship Reminder 2 Restoration Update 3 Christion Formation 3 Birthdays 4 Anniversaries - 4 From ECW Smokin’ Saints BBQ photos 5 Phantom of the Opera 6 Upcoming Events 7

OCTOBER 2016

Staff

Rector

Jack Levick, Director of Music Jacky Rodes

Director of Christian Formation Linda Torres, Parish Administrator

Tony Macklin, Sexton

Sunday Worship Services

8:00 Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 Nursery Age 5 & Under 9:00 Parish Breakfast— $4

9:30 Christian Formation all ages 10:30 Choral Eucharist: Rite II

Coffee Hour in Parish Hall

after 10:30 service

Leadership

Randolph Boothe-Pharr, Senior Warden

Joseph Saveika, Junior Warden R. Malcolm Fortson, III, Treasurer

Patricia Roulhac, Recorder

Dear friends, I had such a great time last Saturday. First of all, I received Dean Burgess's $5.00 (well, free top of the line) tour of the sanctu-ary. He knew that I love both stained glass windows and American history. So, he told me so many wonderful stories about your magnif-icent priceless glass and the substantial role Trinity has played in the story of America. Then, I went outside, where my wife, Ellen, and I had lunch with the delightful "Granny" Johnson. That was followed by my tour around the grounds, welcoming our luncheon guests and, of course, inviting them to church. I cannot confirm if any of them accepted my invitation, but they were all pleased to be asked. The first step in evangelism is hospitality. Visitors yearn to be welcomed without being made to feel uncomfortable. By your actions and generosity, Trinity said to the throngs of people down town Saturday that we welcome you and wish to be your friend. It was a very beautiful experience on a gorgeous day. Best love, Jim

Some parishioners have requested Jim Sell to bring copies

of his memoir, Learning to Live: An American Story to the

church for sale. Autographed copies are available in

Linda Torres’ office.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN

We are starting a new chapter in the life of trinity Episcopal Church. As we said farewell to Father Charles and Chrissy, I would like to thank everyone who con-tributed and made their send-off reception a blessed event. As we reflect on the past two years with Father Charles, we marvel at how far Trinity has come in the renovation of the church buildings. We remember how the church building was fall-ing in around us and after three million dollars of renovations, we emerged with a beautiful refurbished Sanctuary, Parrish Hall and Bell Tower. We will dedicate the Bell Tower on Foundation Sunday, November 13, 2016.

I recall hearing the saying “People come into our lives for a reason and a season.” Father Charles came to Trinity to spearhead the refurnishing of our church and now that his mission has been completed for us, he has moved on to other Godly pursuits. Let us not fret in his going, but appreciate the time we had together. We now welcome Father Jim Sell, our supply Priest who will take us into the New Year, January 2017.

As we continue our “grow” campaign, let us continue to ”Grow” in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while the Father and the Holy Spirit lead us to growing our Youth ministry, Christian Formation, Godly Play, Adult Bible Study, the Music ministries, and Community outreach. The Saint Cecelia Music Guild is in the final stages of presenting the “Phantom of the Opera” reception, film and organ concert on October 29, 2016. We hope to see all of you there and that you will invite your friends.

As we start our stewardship pledge season, let us contribute to trinity and its ministries, generously and without reservation. We have three more months in this year and God’s work to be done. Give as if you are giving to our Lord Jesus Christ, who laid down his life for us so that we may live under His Holy guidance and direc-tion.

May the Lord be with you.

I am,

Randolph Boothe-Pharr Senior Warden

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

DON’T FORGET!!

Please bring or mail your pledge card to the ingathering to be held on Sunday, October 16.

If you did not receive a pledge card, please contact the church office or Joyce Saveika

and you will receive one immediately.

RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE

The renovation work in the church and bell tower is complete. Other than some minor paint

touchup, there are no outstanding work items.

The planned partial brick wall work along the west side of Parish House (Commodore Theatre)

was begun and the wall was found to be in very fragile and unstable condition. The footing originally

consisted of brick and oyster shell mortar. Over several hundred years the soft brick and mortar foot-

ing that was in the ground had dissolved and the wall was just balancing on top. Except for some

remaining concrete from the apartment building that was next door, the wall just falls over when

touched. We have had to use plywood as we move along the parish house to prevent damage.

Fortunately the wall repairs were included in the description of work that is eligible for tax credits. The

relatively limited repair has turned into a larger and more expensive building project.

Joe Saveika, Jr. Warden

Project Manager

MINIATURE GOLF— Saturday, October 15

We will kick off our year of events with a trip to

Par-Tees 3d Blacklight Mini Golf

234 Battlefield Blvd. North

Chesapeake,VA 23320

Saturday, October 15 at 1:00 pm. Admission will be at the door: $9 for ages 13 and up, $7 for ages 3-12 and under 3 is free. Please sign up on the Sunday school bulletin board so we know how many people to expect and can give the place a heads up.

GHOST WALK – Friday, October 28

We will be selling hot dogs, popcorn and bottled water at the annual Olde Towne Civic League GhostWalk. We need volunteers to help serve refreshments as people wait inline for their tour. Please see the sign up sheet on the Sunday school bulletin board or see Jacky Rodes for more information.

WWJB will resume this year in the months of October and November at the Bier Gar-den. The first session will be on October 25th. More details to come soon!

Jacky Rodes,

Director-Christian Formation

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

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October Anniversaries 1 1113

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Andrew Quicke

Gerry Thompson

Tony Macklin Janice Pickrell

Zoe Hunt

Dot Ybarra

Andrea Morgan

Maggie Radford Ted Rodes

Julia Burgess-Ballinger

Keleigh Moore

Leon & Deborah Matheny Karen & Michael Modesitt James & Mary Andrews

PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO PROVIDE

ALTAR FLOWERS FOR A SPECIFIC SUNDAY

BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.

THERE ARE DATES OPEN!

SIGN UP ON THE BOARD OUTSIDE THE PARISH

ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE . YOUR COST WILL BE

$50. YOU MAY CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE OR

LYNN SPENCER, FLOWER CHAIR, WHO WILL AN-

SWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE. HER

NUMBER IS 757-686-8928

Thank you!

Lynn Spencer

ALTAR FLOWERS

First, let me say a sincere Thank You to everyone who helped in any way with the re-

cent receptions at Trinity. Your time and dedication is very much appreciated by everyone

involved and particularly by family and friends.

FALL FEST IS COMING UP ON THE 21st! Please place your pansy order and make plans

to join us for lunch and/or the spaghetti dinner. Linda has tickets for sale in her office and

also for the Phantom event on Oct. 29. If you feel “techy” you can order tickets online. Just

go to www.trinity-portsmouth.org and click on the link. It’s really easy! This year we will

again offer customers the ability to pay by credit card as well as cash or check.

Elegant Elephant is still taking donations—please see guidelines posted on the bulletin

board or call me at 675-4381 if you have questions or need a pick-up. Also, if you have

something you think would be good to include in the Silent Auction, call Gracie Peacock!

We will also need baked goods to sell at Fallfest! Cookies, cakes, breads, pies—

whatever is your specialty! It would be helpful if you gave us a suggested price and if you

make cookies, to package them in 3’s or 5’s or a dozen with your suggested price. A num-

ber of people have also agreed to make soups, chili, and other ready-to-eat foods for the

sale.

Finally, if you can help serve during lunch or help with clean-up, please sign up on

sheet on the Parish Hall bulletin board. Any help would be appreciated.

Lets make this year’s Fall Fest a big success! All profits go toward the ECW projects

both within and without Trinity’s walls!

Dottie Lindley, ECW President

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW)

Smokin’ Saints BBQ— Trinity Churchyard September

James Anderson pulled an all-nighter on Friday to smoke a lot of BBQ which we all enjoyed on Saturday. Thanks James!! It was delicious! Over 200 people agree!

EXCITING UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENT!

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM PARISH OFFICE and ONLINE AT

WWW.TRINITY-PORTSMOUTH.ORG

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 500 Court Street

Portsmouth, Virginia 23704

757.393.0431 www.trinity-portsmouth.org

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Tues., Oct. 4 Brotherhood Meeting, Parish Hall 6:30 Thurs., Oct. 6 Final deadline for Nominations for Vestry. There will be no nominations

accepted from the floor.

Fri., Oct 7 First Friday in the Churchyard with Joe and Laurene Dabbs

Sun., Oct. 9 Blessing of the Animals in the Nave at 4pm. Animals should be on a leash

or in a carrier. For those animals unable to travel or for companions who have died, a special blessing prayer will be offered over a photograph or

other.

Sat., Oct. 15 Christian Formation Event: Miniature Golf, 1pm ParTees 3d Blacklight

Mini Golf; Sign up sheet on Christian Formation Office Door

Wed., Oct. 19 Vestry Meeting Fri., Oct. 21 Fall Fest and Pansy Sale—9-3pm Lunch & Spaghetti supper on 10/21. See

Poster in this Trumpet for details. Volunteers needed! See sign-up sheet

Sat.,Oct.22 Fall Fest and Pansy Sale 9-Noon

Sat., Oct. 29 Phantom of the Opera Night! Reception, Movie, Music Tickets on sale!

Sun., Oct 30 NO Breakfast at 9:00 am

Sun., Nov. 6 Trinity Annual Meeting and Vestry Election. Pot luck lunch served

Sun.,Nov. 13 Foundation Sunday Special Reception following 10:30 service

TRINITY CALENDAR—OCTOBER