Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF
December 8 - 14, 2024
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, December 8th
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 & Childcare in the Parish Hall
10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:30 AM: Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
11:30 AM: Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall (hosted by Rob & Kel Gibson)
Christmas Music Dedications continue
Angel Tree Program continues
Tuesday, December 10th
12:00 PM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
12:45 PM: NO Knitters Group in the Education Building
1:00 PM: NO Midweek Lectionary Bible Study in the Office Conference Room
4:00 PM: Benediction and Adoration in the Church
4:45 PM: Wine and Cheese Reception to follow in the Courtyard
Wednesday, December 11th
5:00 PM: Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Upcoming events
Saturday, December 14th
2:00PM: Baby Shower for Beverly Baron & Mallory Jordan in the Education Building
Sunday, December 15th
10:00AM: Boys and Girls Choir sing during the Holy Eucharist in the Church
Christmas Music Dedications End
Angel Tree Program Ends
Tuesday, December 17th
7:30PM: Seraphic Fire, Special Christmas Concert in the Church
Saturday, December 21st
10:00AM: Special Feast Day Holy Eucharist: St.Thomas the Apostle in the Chapel
10:00AM: Daughter’s of the King Monthly Meeting
Sunday, December 22nd
10:00AM: Children’s Advent Pageant during the Holy Eucharist
11:30AM: Children’s Advent Celebration in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve
Church & School Office Closed
4:00 PM: Traditional Christmas Eucharist with Choir & Brass in the Church, Childcare provided
6:30 PM: Traditional Christmas Eucharist with Choir & Brass in the Church
Wednesday, December 25th
Christmas Day
Church & School Office Closed
10:00 AM: Christmas Day Eucharist in the Chapel
Thursday, December 26th
10:00 AM: Special Feast Day Holy Eucharist: St. Stephen the Deacon in the Chapel
Friday, December 27th
10:00AM: Special Feast Day Holy Eucharist: St. John the Divine in the Chapel
Saturday, December 28th
10:00 AM: Special Feast Day Holy Eucharist: The Holy Innocents in the Chapel
Tuesday, December 31st
New Year’s Eve
Church & School Office Closed
Wednesday, January 1st
New Year’s Day
Church & School Office Closed
Sunday, January 12th
11:30AM: Annual Meeting in the Parish Hall
Church News
Christmas Music Dedications
Until December 15th
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. Completed forms may be placed in the Collection plates or dropped off/mailed to the Church Office (2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960) by Sunday, December 15th. If you have any questions regarding the Christmas Music, please contact Dr. Anthony Baron, Director of Music, at abaron@TrinityVero.org.
Boys & Girls Choir
Until December 8th
The Boys & Girls Choir began rehearsing on Sunday, November 24th, in the Music Building immediately after the Holy Eucharist. Following rehearsal, the children meet their parents in Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. The choir rehearses every Sunday until December 8th. On Sunday, December 15th, they will sing an anthem during the 10AM Holy Eucharist. If you are interested in having your children sing in Boys & Girls Choir, or if you have any questions, please contact Darlene Rodgers at drodgers@TrinityVero.org.
Angel Tree Program
Until December 15th
Trinity’s Angel Tree Program to benefit Care Net Pregnancy Center began on Sunday, November 24th. Christmas trees in the Narthex of the Church and Chapel have been 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 mornings, 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 15th.
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 16th.
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.
Seraphic Fire, Special Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 17th
On Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM, Trinity Episcopal Church will host the GRAMMY Nominated Chorus Seraphic Fire for a special Christmas Concert. A cappella voices in a candlelit setting mark the Christmas season in South Florida. Popular guest conductor Anthony Trecek-King 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, please visit the video link: https://youtu.be/w4aBPkCJdJQ?si=Y5kxbIsropzicSG2 or their website www.seraphicfire.org. If you have any questions about the performance, please contact Dr. Anthony Baron, Director of Music at abaron@TrinityVero.org.
Special Feast Day Holy Eucharist: St Thomas the Apostle
Saturday, December 21st
Otherwise known as “the Twin” or “Doubting Thomas”, St. Thomas seems almost to have been deliberately chosen by the Lord for his discerning skepticism – a ‘doubt’ that was not cynical or scoffing, but led to a firmer faith both for himself and for us, as he confessed before his risen Lord: “My Lord and my God!” May we follow his example in carefully, reverently and prudently exploring each question of our Faith, that we may confess with him our risen Lord Jesus Christ, God and Man. Please join us in the Chapel on Saturday, December 21st at 12:00 PM to celebrate this great feast.
Children’s Advent Pageant
Sunday, December 22nd
Trinity Episcopal Church & School children will present the Children’s Advent Pageant during the 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist. During the pageant, Trinity School, Sunday School & Childcare children (PreK through 3rd Grade) reenact the story of Jesus’ birth according to the Gospel of Matthew and Luke through narration, costume and Christmas hymns. The Children’s Advent Pageant is a special program for the children to present, and reminds us of the real reason for the season: the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer. Please join us for this wonderful annual event on Sunday, December 22nd.
If you are interested in having your child participate in the pageant, please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772.567.1146, ext. 213 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Children’s Advent Celebration
Sunday, December 22nd
Trinity will host an Advent Celebration on December 22nd during Coffee Hour, to celebrate the children’s hard work preparing for the Advent Pageant. Children do not have to participate in the pageant to attend this celebration, but they do need to attend the Mass. There will be pizza and crafts, and they will have the opportunity to decorate their own Christmas cookies. We hope all children will join us for this fun event.
An Opportunity to Donate to Trinity Episcopal Church & School and Lower Your Taxes with
Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
If you are 70 1/2 and have an IRA or 401(k) retirement account, you know you must take an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). This is treated as taxable income unless you donate it directly to a charity, like Trinity Episcopal Church & School.
Even if you no longer itemize deductions, you can use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and donate any or all of your RMD to Trinity and lower your taxes.
For example, if you are in the 22% tax bracket, a $10,000 QCD will save you $2200 in taxes while benefiting Trinity. It will also lower your adjusted gross income (AGI), which could mean having less of your Social Security payments taxed and possibly lower your Medicare premiums.
Your investment advisor or broker must send the RMD amount you donate directly to Trinity (or can provide a check made out to Trinity). However, you cannot collect the money and then donate it or you will lose the tax benefit of the QCD.
You will need to do this by December 31st to have it count for 2024. You also need to note on your tax return that your RMD was used for a QCD and, therefore, is not taxable. You may request a letter from Trinity acknowledging the gift.
Lastly, if you do itemize deductions, you can still do this to receive the same tax benefit. You may not “double count” it as a separate deduction.
Contact your investment advisor or broker for more information.
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. Your call will be answered by the office staff. 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. In addition, Trinity 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 announcement the week before and the mass will be held in the Chapel at noon.
Trinity’s 10:00 AM Mass is Live Streamed Every Sunday
Trinity’s 10:00 AM Mass is live streamed every Sunday on the website at www.TrinityVero.org, Facebook and on YouTube. The weekly Service bulletin is located on the page next to the live stream to aid in participation. In addition, Prayer Requests can be submitted, and safe and secure weekly contributions can be donated on the Live Stream page, as well. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 772-567-1146.
Trinity’s Sermons are Available Online and On Podcast
Trinity’s sermons are available online and on Podcast. The podcasts are easily accessible on our website: www.TrinityVero.org. If you missed the sermon or just want to listen to it again, go to our website and click on the “Sermons” tile.
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 Morning Opportunities for Youngsters during the 10:00 AM Mass
Sunday School & Childcare
Trinity has childcare in the Parish Hall for children ages 1 year old through kindergarten from 9:45 AM until the mass is over. Direction signs are located on the campus that lead to the rooms. In addition, ushers in the back of the church can direct you to where the rooms are located.
In addition, 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 younger 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.
Other opportunities during the 10:00 AM Mass.
If you prefer that your children be with you in church, Trinity offers activity packets and crayons which can be found on the Children’s Welcome Table as you enter the church. The packets pertain to the lesson for that day.
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. In addition, 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.
If you have any questions regarding Sunday School & Childcare, please contact Kathy Rodriguez, Director of Children’s Ministries, in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Coffee Hour
Activities for Youngsters and Families During 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. If you have any questions about the email, please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772.567.1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Thank you for signing up to host Coffee Hour. Your fellow parishioners appreciate you so much!
Trinity has engaging activities for children of all ages during Coffee Hour. In addition to the beautiful playground Trinity has outside the Parish Hall, there is a corner inside the Parish Hall that is dedicated to young children ages 3 and younger. This space is safely contained to help parents monitor their children while they are playing with toys and activities designed for children ages 3 and under. In addition, there is an area for older children ages 4 and over equipped with toys and games for youngsters ages 4 and older. A third area is dedicated to older children and families equipped with a Ping Pong table, Air Hockey table and an electronics station.
We look forward to seeing you at Coffee Hour! If you have any questions regarding the activities for youngsters during Coffee Hour, please contact please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Boys’ & Girl’s Choir Rehearsals
November 24th – December 8th
The Boys & Girls Choir will begin rehearsing on Sunday, November 24th, in the Music Building immediately after the Holy Eucharist. Following rehearsal, the children will meet their parents in Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. The choir will rehearse every Sunday from November 24th through December 8th. On Sunday, December 15th, they will sing an anthem during the 10AM Holy Eucharist. If you are interested in having your children sing in Boys & Girls Choir, or if you have any questions, 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 either 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.
Interested in Becoming a Member of Trinity?
Are you interested in becoming a member of Trinity Episcopal Church? Becoming a member is easy! Online membership forms are now available on Trinity’s website at www.TrinityVero.org. Click on the Contact tab and scroll down. If you prefer a paper copy of a membership form or you have other questions about becoming a member, please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Ongoing
The Trinity Legacy Society consists of people who name Trinity Episcopal Church as a beneficiary in their final plans. Naming Trinity as a beneficiary is most commonly done as a bequest in a will; however, it can also be done in an IRA, retirement plan, through life insurance or other planned gifts. The method of giving and the amount of the gift are your choice.
If you are interested in learning more about Trinity’s Legacy Society and planned giving, call the office at 772-567-1146. Someone will contact you to give you more information on the Legacy Society and planned giving.
Home Addresses
Please note that the office will be using your Vero Beach mailing address for church mailings, unless notified otherwise. The office frequently has mail returned with messages stating, “Unable to forward, Return to sender” etc. If you would like the Church to use another address during different times of the year, please email Michelle Clevenger at mclevenger@trinityvero.org. Please let us know a start date and an end date for the other address.
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!
Church Office Hours
The Church office is open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays and on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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