Inspired by Christ, Trinity Episcopal Church strives to love our neighbors, do justice, and walk humbly with God.
new? welcome! We are so glad you are here. Please complete a visitor card found in the pew racks or at the name tag table, and place it in the offertory plate or hand it to an usher or member of the clergy.You can also contact Tina Grant at (504) 670-2526 or tgrant@trinitynola.com.
You should check out: ‘Meet, Greet & Connect’ Gathering Sunday, January 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Hosted by the Thayers 4209 Vendome Place, New Orleans, LA 70125 Contact: Kit McLean at kmclean@trinitynola.com
featured formation Celtic Eucharist Thursday, January 9 at 6:00pm in the Church Chancel A quiet service of Holy Eucharist in the Celtic tradition with short reflection and musical meditation. Contact: Kit McLean at kmclean@trinitynola.com with questions.
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weekly worship Sunday Morning Prayer, 7:15am, chapel Rite I Holy Eucharist, 8:00am, chapel Rite II Holy Eucharist, 10:30am, church Rite II Holy Eucharist, 6:00pm, chapel (On Jan. 5, the 6:00pm will feature a jazz ensemble.)
Tuesday Holy Eucharist, 7:30am, chapel
Thursday Healing Service, 11:00am at Lambeth House (1st Thursday of the month, December 5)
weekly music Organ and Labyrinth Tuesdays, 6:00pm in the Church The labyrinth is a meditative tool, wherby one is invited to walk on a traceable path that is placed on the floor of the sanctuary, while listening to music performed on the pipe organ.
Trinity Artist Series Sundays, 5:00pm in the Church This music program has been ongoing at Trinity for the past 30 years. The concerts are free and open to the public. Visit www.trinityartistseries.com/schedule
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The season of Epiphany lasts four to nine weeks, beginning on the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) through the Tuesday (Mardi Gras) before Ash Wednesday. The length of the season varies according to the date of Easter.
FIRST S U N D AY at T R I N I T Y On the first Sunday of each month, Trinity hosts a hot breakfast and ‘Trinity Talk’ on a specific theme, with small group activities and table discussion.
Sunday, January 5 8:30am, Hot Breakfast in Bishop Polk Hall 9:15am, ‘Trinity Talk’ on #Journey to Beloved Community Becoming Beloved Community represents not so much a set of programs as a journey, a set of interrelated commitments around which Episcopalians may organize our many efforts to respond to racial injustice and grow a community of reconcilers, justice-makers and healers.
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"On Trinity Forum Sundays, January 12, 19 and 26 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall On the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month, Trinity will host a continental breakfast and forum, connected to the First Sunday theme. January 12 : Repairing the Breach January 19 : Proclaiming the Dream January 26 : Telling the Truth
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r e c o n c i l i at i o n a n d healing, we move around corners and double back i n t o q u a d r a n t s w e h av e visited before, each time d i s c o v e r i n g n e w r e v e l at i o n and challenge." *Resources, images and quotes drawn from www.episcopalchurch.org
We Make the Way by Walking . . . Beloved Community Supper and Discussion Wednesday, January 15 6:00pm - 8:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall Join the Vestry and Staff for dinner to share stories of our personal journey towards Racial Reconciliation and the Beloved Community. Parishioners are especially invited to share their experiences with Trinity Undoing Racism activities over the past twenty years. Please RSVP to Kirsten Breckinridge at kbreckinridge@trinitynola.com.
Trinity Church and School MLK Jr. Day of Service Monday, January 20 9:30am - 12:00pm Gather in the Circle Drive Trinity Church and School communities will gather for a family-friendly day of service! The morning begins in the Circle Drive with a community “walk about” to help clean our neighboring area. After returning to campus, participants will decorate lunch bags and pack meals for the Trinity Loaves and Fishes feeding ministry. The service day will conclude by noon with pizza lunch and a viewing of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream Speech”. Please RSVP to the Rev. Bobby Hadzor at bhadzor@trinitynola.com
Children, Youth & Families worship together. Nursery Care (Infant - 3 years) Sundays, 9:00am - 12:00pm Godly Play Sundays at 10:15am, in age-specific classroom The Baptism of our Lord Celebration Sunday, January 12 10:30am Holy Eucharist On Sunday, January 12, the Church celebrates the Baptism of Jesus. All who have been baptized in 2019 are invited to return this Sunday to be recognized, and "remember the light" of their Baptism. There will be a special coffee hour reception following the service.
Children 24 months to 5th grade are invited to join their peers on Sunday mornings for Godly Play, an imaginative way of telling the stories of the Bible using multi-sensory materials and presented “chronologically” and in sync with the liturgical year.
EY-Seedlings (4th - 5th graders) Friday, January 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House 4th and 5th graders will come together for a meal and a white elephant gift exchange.
Rite-13 (6th - 8th graders) January 12 and 19 Sundays, 10:15am at Molly’s House The beginning phase of the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth program is called Rite-13, a name that comes from a liturgical rite of passage to celebrate with young people around their 13th birthday.
Junior EYC (5th - 7th graders) Games and Gospel on Sunday, January 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House Cyber Seniors Sundays, January 5 and 12 11:45am in the School Library A student-led ministry where high school youth provide one-on-one technology assistance.
High School EYC (8th - 12th graders) Sunday, January 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House
Sunday Mornings
12 Steps Are for Everyone January 5, 12, 19 and 26 9:15am in the Board Room Participants discuss the effectiveness of the 12 steps of recovery as a process for spiritual growth.
Faith and Fiction January 12, 19 and 26 9:15am in the Parish House (Doesn’t meet on First Sundays)
Participants read short works of fiction and discuss them from a faith perspective. Contact: Merry Toups at merryparis@yahoo.com
Weekday Connections keep us in conversation. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Wednesdays, 6:30am in the Parish House This group gathers for a home-cooked breakfast and Bible study with the rector, until 8:00am.
Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study Wednesdays, 12:00pm in the Parish House All are invited to drop-in for this weekly rector-led Bible study, ending at 1:00pm.
Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesdays, 1:30pm in the Board Room Gathers weekly to hold prayers of healing, guidance and enfolding.
Mom’s Bible Study Gather with other mothers for weekly prayer, practice, sharing and connecting. Wednesdays, 8:00am in the Moore Library Thursdays, 1:30pm in the Moore Library
Enneagram Group Every other Thursday, at 4:30pm January 9 and 23 in the Board Room Working with the Enneagram can give us a map to explore ways in which we may have wandered away from our best selves.
Spiritual Seekers Discussion Group Sunday, January 26 7:00pm - 8:15pm in the Board Room Explore some of the biggest questions of faith informed by short readings from recent theologians. Upcoming dates include: Feb. 9, March 15
Out and About: Louisiana Children's Museum Wednesday, January 15 11:00am - 2:00pm Tour the newly opened Louisiana Children's Museum, with all that makes you want to be a child again! The visit will include a tour with Julia Bland, Executive Director of LCM and a Trinity parishioner, followed by lunch in the museum's dining area. To RSVP, contact Vicki Moran at (504) 296-6412 or nolavicki@me.com.
WOTC Potluck Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm Hosted by Caroline Senter 43 Fontainbleau Drive, NOLA 70125 All are invited for a Chinese New Year theme (Year of the Rat) potluck party. Wear red! If your last name begins with (see below) please bring: A-F: Drinks/wine, G-L:Appetizers M-R: Sides/salads, S-Z: Dessert WOTC will provide the entree.
JANUARY wednesday, jan 1
Church offices are closed.
sunday, jan 5
Celtic Eucharist 6:00pm in the Church Chancel
friday, jan 10 EY-Seedlings (4th-5th graders) 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House
sunday, jan 12 FIRST SUNDAY 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on ‘Journey toward Beloved Community’ in Bishop Polk Hall 12 Steps Are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
monday, jan 6
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, jan 7
Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the Church
wednesday, jan 8
Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
thursday, jan 9
WOTC Board Meeting 9:00am in the Board Room PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room
Trinity Forum: Repairing the Breach 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps Are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class The Baptism of Our Lord Celebration at the 10:30am worship service Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church High School EYC (8th-12th graders) 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House
monday, jan 13
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, jan 14
Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the Church
wednesday, jan 15
thursday, jan 16
PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library
sunday, jan 19
Trinity Forum: Proclaiming the Dream 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps Are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
monday, jan 20
MLK Jr. Day of Service w/Trinity Episcopal School 9:30am - 12:00pm Meet in Bishop Polk Hall AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, jan 21
Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the Church
wednesday, jan 22
Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library
Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House
Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor
AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library
Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor
WOTC Potluck Party for Chinese New Year 6:30pm, hosted by Caroline Senter 43 Fontainbleau Dr, NOLA 70125
Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room ‘Beloved Community’ Supper and Discussion 6:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall
thursday, hursday, jan 23
Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room
CALENDAR sunday, jan 26
children, youth & families Children and Family Ministries Ashley Bond abond@trinitynola.com (504) 236-2672 Youth Ministry The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles jwigginnettles@trinitynola.com (504) 295-1375
Episcopal School Sunday 10:30am Eucharist and Reception Trinity Forum: Telling the Truth 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall
parish life Parish Life The Rev. Katherine S. McLean kmclean@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2584
Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House 12 Steps Are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room
Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation Maria Elliott melliott@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2535
Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class Junior EYC (5th-7th graders) Games & Gospel 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House 'Meet, Greet and Connect' 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Thayer’s 4209 Vendome Place, NOLA 70125 Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room
monday, jan 27
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, jan 28
Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the Church
wednesday, jan 29
Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am in Parish House AM Mom’s Bible Study 8:00am in Moore Library Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study 12:00pm in the Parish House Parlor Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
outreach SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, February 9 Women of Trinity Church Pies, Sides & Tasty Treats
trinity school The Rev. Robert B. Hadzor bhadzor@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2540
rector The Rev. Andrew R. Thayer athayer@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2524 Rector and Parish Assistant Tina Grant tgrant@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2526
music
Administration and Outreach The Rev. John S. Pitzer jpitzer@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2527 Community Ministries Cathy Posey cathyposey@hotmail.com (504) 376-5284 Trinity Loaves and Fishes Aaron Taylor ataylor@trinitynola.com (504) 418-1613
other contacts Stewardship and Development Raina O’Neil roneil@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2537 Communications Ashley Eastham aeastham@trinitynola.com (248) 894-6224
Organist and Choirmaster Dr. Paul Weber pweber@trinitynola.com (504) 522-0276
Women of Trinity Church (WOTC) Melissa Dovie meldovie@outlook.com (504) 313-8836
Trinity Artist Series Albinas and Manon Prizgintas aprizgintas@trinitynola.com (504) 606-3442
Verger/ Worship Mary Sutton msutton@trinitynola.com (504) 615-7192
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Episcopal School Sunday All are invited for Episcopal School Sunday on January 26, 2020, in the Church at 10:30 am. am Come celebrate the special relationship between our Church and School. There will be performances and readings from the children, and a reception immediately following with additional performances by students. Questions? Contact Rev. Bobby “Mr. H” Hadzor by email at bhadzor@trinitynola.com or phone (504) 670-2540.