Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OFSeptember 21-27, 2025
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, September 21st
8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
9:00 AM: Rector’s Forum in the Education Building
9:45 AM: Sunday School in Building 3 & Childcare in Building 5
10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:30 AM: Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall (hosted by The Ciserano Family)
Monday, September 22nd
12:00 PM: Special Feast Day: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist in the Chapel
Tuesday, September 23rd
12:00 PM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
12:45 PM: Knitters Group in the Education Building
1:00 PM: Midweek Lectionary Bible Study in the Office Conference Room
Wednesday, September 24th
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Upcoming events
Sunday, September 28th
8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
9:00 AM: Rector’s Forum in the Education Building
9:45 AM: Sunday School in Building 3 & Childcare in Building 5
10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:30 AM: Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall
12:30 PM: Young Adults Group in the Office Conference Room
Monday, September 29th
12:00 PM: Special Feast Day: St. Michael and All Angels in the Chapel
Tuesday, September 30th
12:00 PM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
12:45 PM: Knitters Group in the Education Building
1:00 PM: Midweek Lectionary Bible Study in the Office Conference Room
Wednesday, October 1st
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Thursday, October 2nd
4:00 PM: Men’s Group in the Parish Hall
Friday, October 3rd
5:30 PM: Fall Fest & Book Fair in the Parish Hall
Church News
Trinity’s Emergency Alert System
Trinity now has an SMS/text messaging system in place for emergency communications. Going forward, any parish-wide or school-wide emergency alerts will be sent through this system and will appear with the heading “Trinity Emergency Alert.” This system will only be used for true emergencies.
If we do not have your cellphone number on file, or it has changed since you last updated your information, please email communications@trinityvero.org.
Special Feast Day: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Monday, September 22nd, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel
St. Matthew, also called Levi, was both one of the Twelve Apostles and one of the four Evangelists. As a tax collector and collaborator with the Roman authorities, he had much to lose, yet when Jesus called, he left his tax booth at once and followed Him. Tradition holds that Matthew continued preaching to the Jewish people after Pentecost and later journeyed on mission to Ethiopia and beyond.
Matthew’s story reminds us that no worldly success or attachment should stand in the way of following Christ. Like him, we are called to respond without delay when the Lord calls, trusting that His way leads to true riches and eternal life.
Join us on September 22nd, at noon in the Chapel, to celebrate St. Matthew.
Special Feast Day: St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas)
Monday, September 29th at 12:00 PM in the Chapel
St. Michael, chief among the Archangels, is revealed in Scripture as the protector and champion of God’s people. In both the Old and New Testaments, he is seen opposing the devil, as recorded in the Book of Daniel and in the Letter of Jude and Revelation describes his key role in the final defeat of Satan at the end of the age. On this feast, we give thanks for St. Michael and all the angels who serve God as messengers and guardians of the faithful.
Join us on September 29th, at noon in the Chapel, to celebrate St. Michael.
Trinity Men’s Group
Thursday, October 2nd, at 4:00 PM in the Parish Hall
On Thursday, October 2nd, from 4:00-5:00 PM, the Trinity Men’s Group will meet, with our clergy leading the group in discussion and fellowship. Drinks and snacks are provided, and all men of the parish are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please email Fr. Josh Gritter at jgritter@trinityvero.org.
Please enter through the gates in front of the Parish Hall or through the east side doors that face the parking lot.
Fall Festival & Book Fair
Friday, October 3rd, 5:30-7:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Attention parents and grandparents! Trinity Episcopal Church & School invites you, your children, and grandchildren, to our Fall Festival & Book Fair on Friday, October 3rd, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Enjoy books, inflatable obstacle courses for all ages, fabulous face painting, crafts, food, and fun.
Join Trinity Episcopal School, Sunday School, and Childcare families and friends for a great evening in a safe and friendly environment. Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP to RSVP@trinityvero.org by Monday, September 29th.
Trinity Adult Education: The Cruelty of Heresy
Thursdays, October 9th-November 13th, 4:00-5:00 PM in the Education Building
From October 9th through November 13th, we will be offering a Trinity Adult Education Course on the Creeds and Councils of the Church, following the ideas laid out in Bishop C. FitzSimons Allison’s book, The Cruelty of Heresy. The course will explore the everyday pastoral and practical consequences of the theology that went into the formation of the Nicene Creed and the Church’s Ecumenical Councils.
Through the course, we will see that the Creed is not a mere relic of doctrinal debate, but a path into communion with the true God revealed in Jesus Christ, the only God who saves. In contrast, heresies are not just wrong; they are cruel, leading us away from the Good Shepherd and endangering our souls.
If you have any questions about The Cruelty of Heresy course, please email Fr. Jordan at rjordan@trinityvero.org.
REMINDERs
Pastoral Care
Trinity’s clergy are available for Pastoral Care and to bring Holy Communion to our sick parishioners and shut ins. If you or someone you know needs Pastoral Care, please call the office at 772-567-1146. If your call is after office hours, please press ‘1’ at main menu on the phone system and you will be connected to our on-call clergy.
Weekly Noon and Feast Day Holy Eucharist
Weekly Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Tuesday at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel. Trinity also celebrates Holy Eucharist on major Feast Days of the Church year on their annual feast day whenever they happen to fall outside of the regular Tuesday Weekly Mass Schedule. Major Feast Days will be added to the announcements the week before and the mass will be held in the Chapel at noon.
The Rector’s Forum
Sunday Mornings
The Rector’s Forum is held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Education Building. During the Rector’s Forum, the preacher of the day dives deeper into the Sermon topic. This is a Bible study that is interactive, extremely informative and highly educational. You will be amazed at how much you learn in a short time. So come to church with your Bible a little early, grab a cup of coffee and join your fellow parishioners. You will not be disappointed!
Sunday School & Childcare
Trinity offers childcare in the Parish Hall for children ages 1 year old through Kindergarten from 9:45 AM until the Mass is over. Ushers in the back of the church can direct you to the rooms.
Trinity also has a Sunday School program for children ages PreK-3 through 5th grade, where children are taught an age-appropriate Bible lesson that is supported with songs, crafts, games and activities. The Sunday School Program begins at 10:00 AM, however, children are invited to arrive in the Sunday School at 9:45 AM.
Once Sunday School is over, children Grades 1st through 5th are brought to church to be with their parents for the remainder of the service, around the time of the Announcements. Children who are Kindergarten and under remain in Childcare until parents pick them up after the service. Sunday School is taught year-round, and children are welcome to join at any time.
Trinity also has a Little One’s Room and an Infant Room that is located in the back of the church that welcomes families with small children 24 months and younger. There, parents have the benefit of participating in the service in soundproof rooms while caring for their young children. The Little One’s Room is designed for children who are crawling through 24 months old. This room is equipped with rocking chairs, puzzles, and quiet toys. The Infant’s Room is an adjoining room designed for parents with infants so they can care for their infants while watching the mass via live stream on a large screen television. This room is equipped with rocking chairs and silent “reach” toys. Lastly, there is a bathroom located in between both the rooms that is equipped with a changing table.
Coffee Hour
Sundays after the 10:00 AM Mass
Coffee Hour is held in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings after the 10:00 AM service. Come grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, while welcoming visitors and getting to know other members of the church. Coffee Hour is also a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in the life of the Church. Families are encouraged to attend Coffee Hour. There are activities for children of all ages so kids can connect as well.
Please sign up to host Coffee Hour for a Sunday in the coming weeks, on your own or with another family. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, or contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Coffee Hour items can be homemade or purchased, such as cakes and brownies, finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, cookies, fruit, cheese, bagels, etc. Items should be brought to the Parish Hall between 9:15 and 9:45AM already on serving platters, covered and ready to serve. Trinity has plates, napkins and serving utensils already on the tables. Rich Christie, Trinity’s Coffee Hour Emcee, will put your items on the tables for you. If your items need to be refrigerated, or you need additional serving platters, etc., please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772.567.1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org before the end of the week before you are scheduled to host and they will be provided to you.
Finally, a reminder email will be sent to Coffee Hour Hosts the Wednesday before they are scheduled to host. The email includes specific directions for when to arrive and where to bring your Coffee items on Sunday morning.
Thank you for signing up to host Coffee Hour. Your fellow parishioners appreciate you so much!
Children’s Choir
Sunday Mornings
The Children’s Choir rehearses on Sundays at 11:15am in the Music Building. If you would like your child to join the Children’s Choir, or would like more information about the choir, please contact Darlene Rodgers at drodgers@TrinityVero.org.
New to Trinity?
For those who are new to Trinity, there are now many ways to provide contact details to receive information. There are Welcome post cards in the pews and Welcome Tables with QR codes that can be scanned to bring up a form. Alternatively, there are paper forms in the pews that can be filled in by hand and placed in the collection plate. Please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office on 772-567-1146, Ext. 213, or email krodriguez@trinityvero.org with any questions.
Prayer Requests
If you have someone that you would like to be prayed for by the Daughters of the King, please submit a Prayer Request through this link, by scanning the QR code in the service bulletin, or by filling in a paper form from the pews. You may also call the Church office on 772-567-1146, ext. 214, or email Michelle Clevenger at mclevenger@TrinityVero.org to submit your request.
Hearing Aid Headsets Available
Hearing aid headsets are available in the church for all services. If you are interested in using a hearing aid headset, please see one of the ushers in the Narthex, and they will retrieve one for you and show you how to use the headset. At the end of the service, please be sure to return the headset to an usher on the way out of church. The headsets need to be recharged so that they are available for use for the following service.
Knitters Group Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesdays at 12:45 PM
The Knitters meet on Tuesdays at 12:45 PM in the Education Building. Anyone interested in making prayer shawls for those in need is welcome. The group has yarn and needles for those who want to learn to knit. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Anselmini at lanselmini@gmail.com.
The mission of the Trinity Church Prayer Shawl Ministry is to bring people of similar interests together to share in fellowship and to use our time and talents to produce prayer shawls that will be given away to help comfort those who need the loving hands of God surrounding them because of illness or grief. Each one is blessed by our priests.
Altar Flowers Sign-ups
Altar Flowers can be donated for any given Sunday of the year, except for during Lent and Advent, when there are no flowers on the Altar. Flowers can be donated “In Memory of” or “In Thanksgiving for” a loved one. For more information or to sign up to donate flowers, contact Michelle Clevenger in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at mclevenger@trinityvero.org.
Trinity Membership
Many parishioners who attend regularly may not realize that we have a formal process for becoming an official member of Trinity Episcopal Church. If you have not yet completed this step and would like to be included in our membership records, we invite you to complete our Membership Application by using this QR code:
You do not need to be Episcopalian to become a member. However, if you are an Episcopalian and wish to transfer your membership from another parish, please indicate that on the form. We will request a Letter of Transfer on your behalf, which will make you a Canonical Member. Being a Canonical Member is a requirement for voting at our annual Parish Meetings.
If you have any questions about membership or the application process, please contact Michelle Clevenger, Membership & Giving Coordinator, who will be happy to help. Michelle can be reached at mclevenger@trinityvero.org or in the church office: 772.567.1146 ext. 214.
The Trinity Legacy Society honors individuals who have named Trinity Episcopal Church as a beneficiary in their estate plans. This can be done through a bequest in a will or via other planned giving options such as an IRA, retirement plan, life insurance, or other financial vehicles.
If you are interested in learning more about Trinity’s Legacy Society and planned giving, please email giving@TrinityVero.org. and a member of our team will reach out to you with more information.
Parking on Sundays
Please note that the parking lots next to the Church and Chapel are for elderly and handicapped use only on Sunday mornings. Everyone else should use the parking lots behind the Parish Hall and the Triplex (across Granada). Thank you!
Office Hours
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
