Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OFOctober 19-25, 2025
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, October 18th
12:00 PM: Special Feast Day: St. Luke the Evangelist in the Chapel
Sunday, October 19th
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 Schrader and Thompson Families)
Monday, October 20th
4:00 PM: Funeral Service for Wilder Anthony Gibson in the Chapel
Tuesday, October 21st
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 22nd
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Thursday, October 23rd
12:00 PM: Special Feast Day: St. James of Jerusalem in the Chapel
4:00 PM: Adult Education: The Cruelty of Heresy in the Education Building
Upcoming events
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
Tuesday, October 28th
12:00 PM: Special Feast Day: St. Simon and St. Jude 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 29th
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Thursday, October 30th
4:00 PM: Adult Education: The Cruelty of Heresy in the Education Building
Church News
Operation Diaper Donation
Sunday, October 5th to Sunday, November 2nd
Trinity is proud to support Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County through our Outreach Programs. From Sunday, October 5th to Sunday, November 2nd, we will be collecting packages of disposable diapers for distribution to the 500+ clients that Care Net supports. All diaper sizes are gratefully accepted, but sizes 3, 4 and 5 are most needed.
Diapers may be donated several ways:
• Brought to the Church and placed in the playpens in the Narthex
• Brought to the Church Office during business hours (Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM & Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
• Trinity Episcopal School students are encouraged to bring diaper donations to their classrooms throughout the month
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.
Special Feast Day: St. Luke the Evangelist
Saturday, October 18th at 12:00 PM in the Chapel
St. Luke, Evangelist, physician, historian, and faithful companion of St. Paul, was a man of many gifts—surprisingly, he is remembered as a Gentile by birth. His Gospel and its sequel, the Book of Acts, emphasize the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, necessity of prayer, power of parables, Jesus’ love of healing, inclusion of the Gentiles in the church, and the elevation of the poor and women in the Kingdom of God. Traditionally, St. Luke is symbolized by the ox, representing the sacrificial and priestly nature of Jesus’ ministry.
Join us on October 18th, at noon in the Chapel, to celebrate St. Luke.
Special Feast Day: St. James of Jerusalem
Thursday, October 23rd at 12:00 PM in the Chapel
St. James of Jerusalem, known as the “brother of the Lord,” was not one of the original twelve Apostles but became a key leader of the early Church. Traditionally believed to be a step-brother of Jesus, James did not believe in Him at first—but after the Resurrection, he experienced a profound conversion. Appointed the first bishop of Jerusalem, he presided over the Church’s first council (Acts 15) and was known for his deep righteousness. When asked by Jewish elders to speak against Jesus, James instead boldly proclaimed Him as the Christ. For this, he was martyred—faithfully following his Brother to glory.
Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday, November 2nd
The next Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism will be held on Sunday, November 2nd during the 10:00 AM Mass. If you or anyone you know is interested in receiving the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact Alyssa Hiser in the office at 772-567-1146, ext. 240 or email ahiser@trinityvero.org.
Annual Requiem Mass
Sunday, November 9th
On Sunday, November 9th, Trinity will hold our Annual Requiem Mass at 10:00 AM to remember family members, friends, and loved ones who have died. Our music will feature Fauré’s Requiem, offering a beautiful way to pray and to remember them. In addition, Trinity’s Choir will be augmented with professional musicians and instrumentalists to provide orchestral accompaniment.
Please pick up a Donation Form, available on welcome tables in the Church and Chapel, and in the Parish Hall.
If you have any questions regarding the Requiem Mass, please contact Dr. Anthony Baron, Director of Music, at 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
