ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF June 4, 2023
Calendar for the week ahead
Sunday, June 4th
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
9:00 AM Rector’s Forum in the Education Building
9:45 AM Sunday School and Childcare in the Education Building
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:15 AM Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall
Baby Bottle Boomerang Continues
Tuesday, June 6th
12:00 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
12:45 PM Knitter’s Group in the Education Building
Wednesday, June 7th
5:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal in the Music Building
Thursday, June 8th
12:00 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Saturday, June 10th
11:00 AM The Ordination and Consecration of the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida,
The Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb via Live Stream
Sunday, June 11th
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
9:00 AM Rector’s Forum in the Education Building
9:45 AM Sunday School and Childcare in the Education Building
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Church
11:15 AM Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall
Baby Bottle Boomerang Continues
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Baby Bottle Boomerang Outreach Program Continues
Sunday, June 4th
Thank you to everyone participating in the Baby Bottle Boomerang Outreach Program to benefit CareNet Pregnancy Center of Indian River County. Please continue to fill your bottles with spare change and dollar bills, and when your baby bottles are full, return them either to the office during the week (Monday through Thursday: 9AM to 3PM, Friday: 9AM to 1PM) or to Church on Sundays. Donations can also be made by check (checks should be made payable to Trinity Episcopal Church and earmarked, Care Net IRC), or donations can be made online at https://carenetchampions.org/events/bbc. All donations should be received at Trinity by Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th. If you would like more information about Care Net Pregnancy Center, go to Care Net’s website at https://carenetchampions.org or contact Kathy Rodriguez at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Consecration of the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida
Saturday, June 10th
God willing and the people consenting, The Rev. Canon Dr. Justin S. Holcomb will be ordained and consecrated the Fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on Saturday, June 10th at 11:00 AM. The service can be viewed through Live Stream on the Diocese of Central Florida’s website, https://cfdiocese.org/bishop-consecration/ or on the Diocesan YouTube Channel, https://cfdiocese.org/bishop-consecration/.
Trinity Episcopal Church & School – Enrolling Now!
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year has begun for Trinity Episcopal Church and School, grades PreK2 through 1st grade. Anyone who would like information about the school or would like to schedule a tour should contact Sally Nicholas in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at snicholas@TrinityVero.org.
IMPORTANT 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 and Thursday 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/Thursday 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 Children
Sunday School and Childcare
Trinity has childcare for children ages 6 months and up. We also have Sunday School for children PreK through 5th grade, where the children are taught an age-appropriate Bible lesson that is supported with songs and activities. Both programs begin at 9:45 AM in the Education Building. Once Sunday School is over, children are brought to their parents in church shortly before Communion. Children up to age 5 can 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. Weekly lessons can be found under “Resources” on the Live Stream tab.
During the 10:00 AM Service
If you prefer that your children be with you in church, we offer activity packets and crayons which can be found in the narthex of the church. The packets pertain to the gospel reading for that day.
Trinity also has a Quiet Room located in the back of the church that welcomes families with small children under the age of 18 months. There, parents have the benefit of participating in the service in a soundproof room while caring for their young children. In the Quiet Room, there is an adjoining room where mothers can nurse their child in private.
If you have any questions regarding Sunday School and childcare, please contact Fr. Josh Gritter in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at JGritter@TrinityVero.org.
Boys and Girls Choir
— Sunday mornings
The Boys & Girls Choir is now finished for the season. Stay tuned for an announcement later this summer about when the choir will resume in the Fall. If you have any questions regarding the Boys and Girls Choir or you would like your child to join in the Fall, please contact Darlene Rodgers at drodgers@TrinityVero.org.
Visitor and Prayer Request Cards
Please note that there are “Visitor Welcome” and “Prayer Request” cards in the pews. The cards are located in the book holders, attached to a clip board. The “Visitor Welcome” is on the front of the card and the “Prayer Request” is on the reverse side. The cards can be completed and put in the collection plate during the mass or brought to the Welcome Table after. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Rodriguez in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at krodriguez@TrinityVero.org.
Prayer Requests
If you have a friend or a loved one that you would like to be prayed for by the Daughters of the King, please complete a “Prayer Request” form that is in the pews in the Church and Chapel and place it in the collection plate during the service. The person requested will remain on the Daughters of the King prayer list for 2 weeks, unless otherwise indicated. You can also call the Church office at 772-567-1146 or email Kathy Rodriguez at krodriguez@trinityvero.org to have someone put on the prayer list.
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.
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 Lisa Offutt in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at loffutt@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 before the 10:00 AM mass, already on serving platters, covered and ready to serve. Trinity has plates, napkins and serving utensils already on the tables. 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 by the end of the week before you are scheduled to host and they will be provided to you. Thank you for hosting a Coffee Hour or two. Your fellow clergy and parishioners appreciate it!
Activities for Children During Coffee Hour
Trinity has engaging activities for children of all ages during Coffee Hour. In addition to the beautiful playground, there is a corner of the Parish Hall that is dedicated to young children. This space is safely contained and has a child caregiver to help the parents monitor their children while they are playing. In addition, there is an area for older children to make crafts, play games, and draw on the white board. A third area is dedicated to older children where they can play games such as Ping Pong and Air Hockey, etc. We look forward to seeing you at Coffee Hour! If you have any questions regarding the activities for children during Coffee Hour, please contact Fr. Josh Gritter in the office at 772-567-1146 or through email at JGritter@TrinityVero.org.
Sunday School Lessons and Crafts on the Website
Each week a new Sunday School Lesson and Craft can be found on Trinity’s website on the Live Stream page at: https://trinityvero.org/sunday-eucharist-live-stream/. These are great for not only Trinity’s children, but for grandchildren and neighbors. Feel free to pass the link along!
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.
Trinity Legacy Society
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 venue of giving and the amount that is given are your choice.
Everyone is invited to join the Legacy Society. Participation allows you to honor and give thanks to God, while giving back to him what was already his. We are reminded in 1 Timothy 6:7-8, “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we cannot carry anything out.” Why not give to the church what you cannot take with you? Doing so is continuing to ensure the church will be in existence for many years to come. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (ESV).
If you are interested in having someone contact you about Trinity’s Legacy Society, please 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 Michele Hanlon at mhanlon@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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