Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OFDecember 7 - 13, 2025
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, December 7th
ADVENT II
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
11:15 AM: Parish Update Meeting during Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall
Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Tuesday, December 9th
12:00 PM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
12:45 PM: Knitters Group in the Education Building
1:00 PM: NO Midweek Lectionary Bible Study in the Office Conference Room
Wednesday, December 10th
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Saturday, December 13th
11:30 AM: Daughters of the King Meeting & Christmas Potluck Lunch
Upcoming events
Sunday, December 14th
Advent III
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: Boys & Girls Choir sing during Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:15 AM: Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall
Care Net Angel Tree Program Ends
Tuesday, December 16th
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
Christmas Music Dedication Submissions End
Wednesday, December 17th
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Thursday, December 18th
7:00 PM: Seraphic Fire Christmas Concert in the Church
Christmas Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM: Traditional Christmas Eucharist with Choir and Brass in the Church
Childcare provided
6:30 PM: Traditional Christmas Eucharist with Choir and Brass in the Church
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 AM: Christmas Day Eucharist in the Chapel
Church News
Parish Update Meeting
Sunday, December 7th
Please plan to join us for the Parish Update Meeting on Sunday, December 7th, during Coffee Hour. Fr. Chris Rodriguez will give an update on the state of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal
The Boys & Girls Choir’s last rehearsal is this Sunday, December 7th, in the Music Building immediately after the Holy Eucharist. When the rehearsal is over at 12:00 Noon, the choir will meet their parents in the Parish Hall for special snacks specifically for them.
The choir will sing during Mass on December 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Darlene Rodgers at drodgers@TrinityVero.org.
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed!
Coffee Hour Hosts are needed for December through February. If you are interested in hosting Coffee Hour, please sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall or contact Kathy Rodriguez at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org. Thank you for your active participation in this important fellowship event.
Christmas Music Dedication Submissions
Continue this Sunday, December 7th
This Christmas, the music of Trinity Episcopal Church & School will be augmented with Brass. We are currently seeking donations to fund this splendid addition to our Christmas worship. Donations may be made in any amount and may be dedicated to family or friends.
The dedication forms can be found on the Welcome Table. Please place completed forms in the Collection plates, or drop off/mail to the Church Office (2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960) by Tuesday, December 16th. Please print clearly and legibly so that all donors’ names and dedications can be printed accurately in a special booklet that will be handed out at the Christmas masses. Please include a check in any amount, payable to, “Trinity Episcopal Church” and write, “Christmas Music” on the memo line. If you have any questions regarding the Christmas Music donation form, please contact Michelle Clevenger, Membership and Giving Coordinator, at mclevenger@trinityvero.org.
Angel Tree Program
Continues this Sunday, December 7th
Trinity’s Angel Tree Program to benefit Care Net Pregnancy Center begins this Sunday, November 23rd. The Angel Tree will be set up in the Church and Chapel Narthex, decorated with Angel ornaments. There are two ways to support the program.
One way is to take an Angel from the tree and purchase one of the gifts listed on the back. Gifts may be brought to the Church or Chapel on Sunday morning or to the office during business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All gifts should be unwrapped and returned by December 14th.
The second way to support the program is to donate a monetary gift, which will be used to give clients $25 gift cards to shop in Care Net’s Baby Boutique. Please make checks payable to “Trinity Episcopal Church” and write “Care Net Angel Tree” on the memo line. Place your donation in the collection plate on Sundays or bring it/mail it to the Church office at 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 by Monday, December 15th.
If you have any questions regarding the Angel Tree Program, please contact Kathy Rodriguez at 772.567.1146, ext. 213 or email krodriguez@TrinityVero.org. Thank you for being a part of Trinity’s Angel Tree and making a significant difference in many families’ lives this Christmas season.
Seraphic Fire Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 18th
On Thursday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM, Trinity Episcopal Church will host the GRAMMY-Nominated Chorus Seraphic Firefor a special Christmas Concert. A cappella voices in a candlelit setting mark the Christmas season in South Florida. Popular associate conductor, James Bass, returns to lead this Billboard-chart-topping Christmas program. This concert is free of charge and all are invited to enjoy this performance by one of the country’s most talented vocal ensembles.
To learn more about Seraphic Fire and this concert, please visit the video link below.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4aBPkCJdJQ
Website: www.seraphicfire.org
If you have any questions about the performance, please contact Dr. Anthony Baron, Director of Music, at 772-567-1146 or abaron@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
