Inspired by Christ, Trinity Episcopal Church strives to love our neighbors, do justice, and walk humbly with God.
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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.
Morning Prayer, 7:30am, chapel Rite I Holy Eucharist, 8:00am, chapel Rite II Holy Eucharist, 10:30am, church Rite II Holy Eucharist, 6:00pm, chapel
You should check out: First Sunday at Trinity
(On October 6, the 6:00pm will feature a jazz ensemble.)
Tuesday Holy Eucharist, 7:30am, chapel
Sunday, October 6 in Bishop Polk Hall 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on ‘Grace’
featured formation
Thursday Healing Service, 11:00am at Lambeth House (1st Thursday of the month)
featured service † Eucharistic Ministers
Cyber Seniors A student-led ministry where high school youth provide one-on-one technology assistance.
Assist as a chalice bearer, offering the wine during Eucharist.
Sunday, October 6 and 13 Stop by the school library after the 10:30am service for help with your devices. www.trinitynola.com
Training is provided. Serve during a worship service you already regularly attend. Contact julietbland@yahoo.com.
Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans
trinityepiscopalnola
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 • (504) 522-0276
OCTOBER
FORMATION
OFFERINGS
You are blessed. Go and be a blessing. First Sunday conversations open us up. First Sunday at Trinity On the first Sunday of each month, Trinity hosts a hot breakfast and ‘Trinity Talk’ on a specific theme.
8:30am, Hot Breakfast in Bishop Polk Hall 9:15am, ‘Trinity Talk’ on ‘Grace’
Sunday Morning formation is at 9:15am. 12 Steps are for Everyone October 6, 13, 20 and 27 9:15am in the Board Room Participants read and discuss the effectiveness of the 12 steps of recovery as a process for spiritual growth.
Faith and Fiction October 13, 20 and 27 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.
Trinity Forum 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall On the second, third and fourth Sunday of each month, Trinity will host a continental breakfast and forum, usually connected to First Sunday’s theme. In October, forum presenters will continue to explore Trinity’s theme for the 2020 Stewardship Campaign.
October 13 - ‘Gratitude’ October 20 - ‘Generosity’ October 27 - ‘Renewal’
Children are engaged. Nursery Care (Infant - 3 years) Sundays, 9:00am - 12:00pm Godly Play Sundays at 10:15am, in age-specific classroom 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) Saturday, October 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Molly’s House Costume Blessing (wear it to church!) Sunday, October 27 at the 10:30am service.
Youth connect in communities of faith. Rite 13 (6th - 8th graders) Sundays, 10:15am at Molly’s House October 13, 20 and 27 The Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth curriculum, launching this year, will guide the spiritual formation of our junior and senior high youth. The beginning phase of the J2A program is called Rite 13, a name that comes from a liturgical rite of passage to celebrate with young people around their 13th birthday. Rite-13 focuses on recognizing the gifts God gives each of us and learning to interact as a community of faith.
Rite 13 Afternoon Sunday, October 6 and 27 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Molly’s House
High School EYC (8th - 12th graders) Sunday, October 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Molly’s House (2119 Coliseum Street)
Weekday Study Groups Listen. Reflect. Share. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Wednesdays, 6:45am 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, 8:00am in the Board Room All are invited to drop-in for this weekly rector-led Bible study, ending at 9:00am.
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. AM Mom’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays 8:00am in the Moore Library PM Mom’s Bible Study meets Thursdays 1:30pm in the Moore Library
Enneagram Group Every other Thursday, 4:00pm October 10 and 24, 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 Every other Sunday, 7:00pm - 8:15pm October 6 and 20, in the Board Room Explore some of the biggest questions of faith, informed by short readings from recent theologians such as Marcus Borg, Richard Rohr and others. All offerings continue througout fall 2019.
Walking the Mourner’s Path together. Walking the Mourner’s Path Grief Support Workshop Begins Tuesday, October 15, 5:15pm - 6:45pm in the Parish House (Meets weekly on Tuesdays through December 10, skipping November 26) Walking the Mourner’s Path is an eight-week, Christ-centered, non-denominational grief support program led by trained facilitators and a member of the clergy. Participants must pre-register and commit to participation through all eight weeks. Interested in joining a future workshop? Contact Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com
The Music makes it.
Connect at Events
Organ and Labyrinth Tuesdays, 6:00pm in the Church
Men’s Retreat Friday, October 4 - Saturday, October 6 at the Solomon Episcopal Conf. Ctr.
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
Organ Concert Friday, October 18 7:00pm in the Church Music of Bach, Widor and Rheinberger, performed by Trinity’s organist, Dr. Paul Weber.
Led by the Rev. Andrew R. Thayer, participants can expect thoughtful worship, study, free time, connecting conversation, bonfires and fun. Double occupancy is $200 per person. Single occupancy is $250 per person. Rates include two-nights lodging and five meals.
Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 5 4:00pm in the Circle Drive Bring your domestic and exotic pets for a special blessing in honor of the feast of St. Francis.
Mocktails and Margaritas Social Tuesday, October 8, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the home of Bo Farrell 1335 Calhoun Street All women of Trinity Church are invited to this informal gathering. Bring a friend or two! Presented by the WOTC. RSVP to farrellbo@aol.com.
20s/30s Wine, Cheese and a Parable Thursday, October 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Parish House Courtyard Saints vs. Jaguars Tailgate Sunday, October 13, in Bishop Polk Hall following the 10:30am service
Financial transparency Trinity Finance Forum Sunday, October 20 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall Members of Trinity’s Vestry and Finance Committee will review Church finances and answer questions you may have about Trinity’s budget, expenses, and sources of revenue.
Plan to stay after church for a tailgate party; game shown on the big screen. Wear your favorite Saints gear to church, and bring a dish to share!
Out and About LSU Rural Arts Museum & Gardens Friday, October 18, in Baton Rouge Bus transportation and guided tour ($25.) RSVP by October 9 to Vicki Moran at nolavicki@me.com or (504) 296-6412.
OCTOBER tuesday, oct 1
Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church
wednesday, oct 2
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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in the Board Room
thursday, oct 3
Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library
friday, oct 4
Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 2:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall EY-Seedlings (4th-5th grade) 6:00pm - 8:00 at Molly’s House
saturday, oct 5
Trinity Rummage Sale 9:00am - 1:00pm in Bishop Polk Hall Blessing of the Animals 4:00pm in Circle Drive
sunday, oct 6
FIRST SUNDAY 8:30am Hot Breakfast 9:15am ‘Trinity Talk’ on #grace in Bishop Polk Hall
12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room Godly Play Classes 10:15am in age-specific classroom Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library Rite 13 (6th-8th Graders) 3:30pm at Molly’s House
Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
Saints vs. Jaguars Tailgate 5:00pm in the Church
Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room
Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
monday, oct 7
monday, oct 14
tuesday, oct 8
tuesday, oct 15
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church WOTC Mocktails & Margaritas at the home of Bo Farrell 1335 Calhoun St, NOLA 70118
wednesday, oct 9
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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
thursday, oct 10
PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room 20s/30s Wine, Cheese and a Parable 6:00pm - 8:00 in Parish House
sunday, oct 13
Trinity Forum #gratitude 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 Cyber Seniors 11:45am in the school library
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church
wednesday, oct 16
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 8:00am in Board Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
thursday, oct 17
PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library HABITAT UNITY BUILD Lunch Delivery 12:00pm at the build site
friday, oct 18
Out and About visits the LSU Rural Life Museum & Gardens 9:00am - 3:30pm, Baton Rouge HABITAT UNITY BUILD 8:00am - 4:30pm on build site Organ Concert 7:00pm in the church
saturday, oct 19
HABITAT UNITY BUILD 7:15am - 4:30pm at build site
sunday, oct 20
Financial Transparency Meeting and Trinity Forum #generosity 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall
CALENDAR Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House
Faith and Fiction 9:15am in Parish House
12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room
12 Steps are for Everyone 9:15am in Board Room
Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class
Godly Play and Rite-13 Classes 10:15am in age-specific class
Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
Costume Blessing 10:30am, during worship service
Spiritual Seekers 7:00pm in the Board Room
Trinity Artist Series 5:00pm in the Church
monday, oct 21
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, oct 22
Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House Organ and Labyrinth 6:00pm in the church
wednesday, oct 23
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 8:00am in Boad Room Intercessory Prayer Group 1:30pm in Board Room
thursday, oct 24
PM Mom’s Bible Study 1:30pm in Moore Library Enneagram Group 4:30pm in Board Room Quiet Service 6:00pm in the church
saturday, oct 26
Home Dedication with Habitat 12:00pm at build site
sunday, oct 27
Trinity Forum #renewal 9:15am in Bishop Polk Hall
Rite-13 Afternoon 3:30pm at Molly’s House High School EYC 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Molly’s House
monday, oct 28
AL ANON / AA Recovery Group 6:00pm in Board Room 6:30pm in Moore Library
tuesday, oct 29
Walking the Mourner’s Path 5:15pm in the Parish House
wednesday, oct 30
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 6:45am AM Mom’s Bible Study, 8:00am Rector’s Drop-In Bible Study, 8:00am Intercessory Prayer Group, 1:30pm
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 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
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
parish life Parish Life The Rev. Katherine S. McLean kmclean@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2584 Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation Maria Elliott melliott@trinitynola.com (504) 670-2535
outreach 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
fall Rummage Sale, October 3-5 Volunteers needed to set up: Tuesday, October 1, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday, October 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm and during all sale hours. Public Sale Hours Thursday, October 3 Friday, October 4 Saturday, October 5
9:00am - 2:00pm 9:00am - 2:00pm 9:00am - 1:00pm
Contact Bruna Mora brunamora@yahoo.com to sign up and serve.
UNITY Build with Habitat for Humanity Thursday, October 17
Prepare and serve lunch on-site to volunteers at 12:00pm
Friday, October 18
On-site build assistance, full or half day
Saturday, October 19
Manage Registration and Check-In, 7:15am - 8:00am On-site build assistance, full or half day
Attend the Home Dedication Saturday, October 26 at 12:00pm
Trinity will be decorating prayer flags to hang around the build site for the dedication. Prayer flag materials will be available at First Sunday on October 6, and October 7-23 in the Church undercroft. Sign-up by email, contact: aeastham@trinitynola.com
For pastoral care emergencies after hours or on holidays call (504) 522-0276 and press #. You will be transferred directly to the clergy on call.