December 2014 - Trinity Episcopal Church

Founded
1848
Inner Views
December 2014 / January 2015
How do you prepare for the coming of Christ?
I can’t wait to find our next nativity. JoBeth and I
started a tradition that has continued with our kids–
purchasing nativity sets from around the world. Now
that they are old enough, Sophia and Luke carefully
help us place
the crèche’s
around the
living room
the first week
of Advent. Just like the kids, I love playing with the
little animals, shepherds, and wise men. We have one
nativity from the Taos Publeo in New Mexico, another one with tall ebony figures made in Africa, but my
favorite was made in Peru. It comes with a rustic barn,
animals, wise men, and beautifully painted members
of the Holy Family. I always light candles at night
with this set; it makes me think of the light of angels
coming at Christmas to
proclaim to the shepherds
“Do not be afraid; for
see–I am bringing you
good news of great joy…”
What are you waiting for
this holy time of year? Are
you waiting with excitement to see family, and
maybe dreading a little bit
seeing them at the same
time? Are you waiting for
healing or maybe even
for hope as you wait for healing? Are you waiting to
see your children or grandchildren smile and giggle
around the tree Christmas morning? Whatever you
are waiting for this year, come and join us at Trinity.
Come be with us Sunday mornings as we hear again
the story of
how Christ
came into
the world.
.
Throughout
the month we have events to help us prepare for the
coming of Christ into the World and our hearts.
Come wait and celebrate with us this Advent and
Christmas seasons as we hear the angels sing “to you is
born this day in the city of David a Savior!”
“Whatever you are waiting for this year,
come and join us at Trinity ”
Blessings,
Photo: R. Graham
W
hat are you waiting for this Holy Season?
As a kid, I lived for Christmas. I made
my Christmas list early for Saint Nicholas and patiently constructed handmade gifts for my
family out of cardboard and glue. But what really got
me excited was our annual family hunt for the perfect
Christmas tree. My sisters and I, in a pleading voice,
would hound our father every day asking “Can we get
the Christmas tree today?” Year after year, we drove
to multiple Christmas tree lots looking for the same
type of tree–a large, white flocked, evergreen. After the
purchase, the tree always was set-up just outside my
bedroom door, and for weeks I would go to sleep with
the smell of Christmas and the blinking of multi-colored lights on my walls.
What’s Happening in December & January?
Daughters of the King
Stockings for the children who live at the Crossroads
Apartments will be delivered just before Christmas. Donations, including cash, will be accepted until Wednesday, December 10. Look for our bin in the narthex or give to any
DOK member. Thank YOU!
DOK upcoming events:
Christmas Party Dec. 11, 7p.m. at Susan Hyak’s house.
January Luncheon and meeting after the 10:30 service
January 4, at Jill Fox’s house.
Altar Guild Work Day 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 13
Please plan to attend a short meeting (in the chapel)
of the entire Guild Saturday, December 13. After the
meeting, we will be polishing the silver and brass. All
members are expected to attend.
Altar Guild Christmas duty: TEAM A
If you‘re on TEAM A and will NOT be here during
your scheduled time, you must find a replacement for
all the services scheduled. – Kathy Michalik
Christmas Services
December 24: 10 a.m. Healing Service
Candlelight Services 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Children’s Sermon during 6 p.m. service.
December 25: 10 a.m. in the Chapel
December 28: Rite I 8 a.m.
Rite II 10:30 a.m.
December 31: 10 a.m. Healing Service
January 4: Rite I 8 a.m.
Rite II 10:30 a.m. and
Childen’s Epiphany Pagaent
Holiday Schedule for Church Office
December 24: 8 a.m.– noon
December 25-26: Closed
December 31: 8 a.m.– noon
January 1-2: Closed
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Christmas Caroling with
St. Francis Episcopal Church
When: Sunday Dec 14 @ 3 p.m
Where: Meet in the St. Francis parking lot
Carolers will visit homes and other locations singing
everyone’s favorite carols. Afterwards, St. Francis invites
everyone to stay and have dinner in the parish hall. Trinity will supply its bus for caroler transportation, however
extra transportation may be needed. Please wear your most
festive Christmasy attire – comfortable and as over the top
as you can get!
Greening of the Church
Sunday, December 21
A long-time Anglican tradition is the “Greening
of the Church.” Because the Episcopal Church honors
the season of Advent, we wait to decorate the church for
Christmas until the week between the fourth Sunday of
Advent and Christmas Day. This year the greening will be
December 21, after the 10:30 service. Everyone is invited to stay and help decorate for Christmas Eve. The Altar Guild supplies all the decorations and some guidance.
You don’t have to be an interior decorator to help; it’s such
a large task that every pair of hands is welcome. A potluck
soup and cornbread lunch will be served. Please join us!
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Trinity’s Women’s Bible Study meets each
Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Parlor. This session ends
December 10. The class will take a short break during the
holidays. A new session begins Wednesday, January 15 at
10 a.m. with a new study “Disciples and Other Sinners.”
A unique kind of Bible study, it features “first person”
stories by the people of the Gospels–Joseph, Herod, Mary,
Peter, Caiaphas, John, Levi, Judas and others. The stories
are Biblically accurate with detailed Biblical information.
Students who have taken the course say it was the first time
they really understood that the people of the New Testament were real people with real problems, relationships,
joys and challenges. Contact Ada Sutherland if you are
interested in joining the class. A $12 student book, which
can be obtained through Ada, is required.
Your 2015 Pledge
I
f church pledge drives were horse races, we’d be just
a few quick strides from halfway home. But we’re certainly
not in a horse race. What we’re doing is attempting to gather
Trinity’s full list of pledges for the coming church year early
enough to meet our 2015 budget needs and to be able to adjust
numbers accordingly prior to the end of 2014.
There are several planned major maintenance items that need
to be addressed in the coming year in order to be in compliance
with Federal Regulations. There are also several items that will
greatly improve Trinity’s ability to better serve the Trinity Parish
family.
Victoria’s fine Christian outreach community depends on an
increase in the numbers of pledges and our ability to make outreach a truly viable line item in our 2015 budget. Our Trinity
Sandwich Ministry needs support from the budget in order to
continue to serve more than 200 sandwiches in sack lunches
to the folks at Victoria Crossroads
Apartments – folks who are truly at
“the crossroads!”
Please sit down with your family
or whomever helps you make decisions of importance in your life and
discuss your pledge commitment
to Trinity Episcopal Church. Then
take a few minutes to fill out your pledge card and return it to
Trinity Church by Sunday, December 7. Your gift is between
you and your Father God.
May you rest easy in His peace, grace and love during the coming holiday season.
Come and see,
Duncan Sutherland
Church and School to collaborate on Master Plan
The Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church and the
Board of Trustees for Trinity Episcopal School have accepted the church and school’s space committee’s recommendation to move forward with the development of a Facility
Master Plan. Representatives from Heimsath Architects of
Austin will be visiting Trinity to evaluate our facility and
meet with church and school families to create a master
plan. This plan will help us prioritize steps to take so we
may meet our current needs as well as position us for future
growth of the entire parish.
Heimsath Architects comes to Trinity with extensive
experience with church/school facilities. It is well known
for being creative in the master plan process by evaluating
needs and building consensus between all the stakeholders
of the facility. It has worked with several Episcopal church
and schools as well as several religious organizations and
churches in the Victoria area, most prominently the Spiritual Renewal Center (Roman Catholic) located southwest
of Victoria. Heimsath is known for religious buildings
The Manhattan Art Program
For children ages 4 through 5th grade.
Free program and all supplies are furnished!
but also has developed plans for
schools, including several for
Austin ISD.
This is an exciting time. No
dreams are too small and you
will have an opportunity to voice
those dreams early in 2015.
While the date has yet to be
set, Heimsath will be hosting a
parish wide workshop where all
are invited to participate in the
master plan process. Over the next several months, all Trinity Church members and school parents are encouraged to
take special note of the facility–where improvements can
be made and where expansion might occur. This will help
when we gather for the workshop.
Watch for more information in future newsletter articles.
Please contact Director of Parish Administration Duane
Roth with questions regarding this process.
Classes are offered:
Saturdays 2-4 p.m. through December 20
Pine Street Community Center
803 Pine Street (361) 573-3228
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Trinity Men Fry
Turkey!
O
ne of my favorite times of the year is in November, when the church hosts the annual turkey
dinner. The food is delicious and the partnership in
preparation and execution is a joy. This year saw only a
few changes.
Thanks again to Betty Jo Elder for her many years in
organizing. She had a smile on her face as she was able to
sit and enjoy her meal this year without distraction.
Marc and his crew of men had a set up of fryers, coolers,
and accoutrements knocking out 35 turkeys with skillful
precision. We ladies worked in shifts and had various
duties to make sure the rest of the meal came together to
provide a lovely experience for our Trinity family.
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We heartily thank Derel and Susanna Reaves, owners of
Ramsey’s restaurant, for graciously donating and delivering all the tasty side dishes. This was one of many church
Photos by
Bill Clough and
Reba Graham-Clough
events they have so generously given of their time, talent,
and treasure. Members of the congregation brought their
favorite holiday dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth. Reba
and Bill took pictures trying to complete the church pictorial directory and document another year of us sharing
time together.
Next year we will perfect the use of the kitchen machine
which makes hot coffee or tea, not both! In the meantime, many thanks to each and every one who came and
participated in an event which celebrates Thanksgiving
and God’s blessings.
“Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do
infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him
from generation to generation in the Church, and in
Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen” –Ephesians 3:20,21 Patty Zapalac
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Children & Families
photos and articles by
Laurie Shamma
Advent Programs for All Ages
Join us as we prepare for the coming of our Lord! We will begin the
Advent making Advent Wreaths. Young and old alike have enjoyed this
tradition over the centuries. The Advent Wreath is a meaningful symbol
of the beginning of the church year, and a vehicle to tell the Christmas
story. Do you know what all of the colors symbolize? Why do we use a
wreath? Are there other variations? What other symbols do people use
to tell the story?
Our preparations will continue throughout the Advent season with
Advent crafts on December 7. We will be cooking Christmas treats
on December 14. Finally, we will cozy up with hot chocolate and tell
Christmas stories on December 21. All of these activities will take place
in the Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m. on each Sunday of Advent. Bring your
family and friends and enjoy fellowship as we gather together in joyous
anticipation throughout the Advent season.
Epiphany Children’s Pagaent
Back by popular demand! Our Epiphany pageant will be
offered during the 10:30 service on Jan. 4, 2015. This is a
joyous celebration of the arrival of Jesus. Bring your children and grandchildren. There is a part for everyone! Look
for more information in the upcoming weekly emails.
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Pine Street
community center
M
ore and more activity continues at Pine
Street–with new and old events. Ongoing is the updating of the building itself, almost all of the central air is
complete! (Thank you, Phil and Forrest!) Gas lines have been
put in, all the duct work done and louvers to all the rooms,
save one, are installed and the heat and air are keeping Pine
Street quite cozy. Attention is turning to the completion of
the shower project which began months ago but was put
on the back burner, to focus time, money and efforts on
installing the central air.
Recovery Ministry continues to be strong on Wednesdays,
Fridays and Sundays and the Manhattan Art Program is
filling the big room each Saturday from 2-4 p.m. through
December 20. The Children’s Discovery Museum used each
room of the facility October 31 for a Children’s Halloween
Event. The Homeless Coalition–made up of representatives from Mid-Coast Connections, VISD, the city and
many other outreach organizations–meets at Pine Street
monthly. Be prepared! Pine Street is scheduled to be used
as the warming shelter for the next really cold spell that hits
Victoria.
On the horizon, a fenced area in the front of Pine Street
has been cleared and the dream of a neighborhood garden
The Gateway
Christmas Dinner
F
or the past few years, Trinity
has sponsored a Christmas dinner
party for the men who participate in
the Gateway Project. This year’s dinner party will be at Pine Street Community Center, December 20 (only
participants are invited to this dinner).
The Gateway Project, sponsored by
Mid-Coast Family Services, is a program for men who, with God’s help,
are focusing on becoming independent
and productive members of society.
The men at Gateway live in a “half-way
house” community and the rules for
being able to remain in this communi-
is slowly taking shape. Anyone interested in being involved
in this project? Call Ada!
Patti Zapalac and Duncan and Ada Sutherland have been
busy “organizing” all the wonderful books donated to Pine
Street and a separate room has been designated for a “Children’s Library”. We’re still looking for children’s furniture!
All of the books at Pine Street are part of a unique “library.”
Books may but taken, returned, shared with others or more
importantly, may be kept! “Books for Free” is our rally
cry! We hope this will put books in the hands and homes
of children who don’t have access to much ownership of
books. There will be an Open House on Thursday, Dec. 7
from 5-7 p.m. to introduce the Library at Pine Street. A
presentation will be given at 6 p.m. and refreshments will
be served. “Come and See!” Come see the Library but also
just come and see Pine Street. A lot has taken place in this
old building through the years having started out as the
barracks for the National Guard in the ‘50’s. (If only the
walls could talk!) So drop on by anytime you see a car or
truck in the parking lot. A lot’s happening and there’s more
to come!
Ada Sutherland
Director of Pine Street Community Center
ty are extremely strict. Alcohol, drugs
and overnight female guests are forbidden and the men must have jobs in the
community or go to school full time.
are included in the evening’s activities. Bingo and barbeque...laughter
and sharing stories…and reaching
out. It’s a wonderful Trinity outreach.
This year, Mumphord’s Bar-B-Q is
providing a brisket dinner with all
the trimmings. After dinner, four or
five games of bingo will be played and
the winner of each game will receive
a small cash prize. A larger cash prize
is awarded for the final card of bingo.
In the past, the dinner and the bingo games have been quite lively and
the evenings end on a happy note.
Blessings, Brenda Dewey,
Trinity Vestry Outreach
Pine Street Community Center
803 Pine Street (361) 573-3228
A few members of the church act as
“hosts” and serve the food, eat and
play bingo with the guys, and clean
up after the party. In addition to the
18 men, their sponsors and spouses
Sundays
11:30 a.m.
AA/Recovery Ministries
Wednesdays
Noon and 6:30 p.m.
Fridays
7 p.m.
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December birthdays
1
Diane Alexander
Wendy McHaney
Samir Shamma
2 Lee Keeling
Kimberly Champion
4 Emery Seaman
5 John Fawcett
Jill O’Neill
6 Judy Scott
Gail Gilliam
Rebecca Brown
7 Sara Dotter
9 Neta Caldwell
10 Susan Cain
11 Tessa Russell
Michael Piana
12 Jerra Lee
15 Andrea Bernhard
17 Robert Briggs
Ellen Williams
18 Debra Matthews
19 Alex Sandman
20 Bethany Hickner
21 Jack Wofford
Michael Weissmiller
22 Terence Furman
Morris Killebrew
23 Spencer Klotzman
24 Lauren Mikulenka
25 Alice Masters
27 Joe Graves
Emilee Williams
28 Richard Bennett
Armando Cordero
Elijah Cordero
Calling all Bean Bag chairs!! The new
Children’s Library at Pine Street is in need of any
and all Bean Bag chairs–used or new–that can be
found. Give Ada a call (572-4816) if you have one
that you might like to pass on!
January birthdays
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5
Gracyn McCarty
19 Doug Anderson
Rodney Anderson
21 Dennis Masters
Leilani Valdes
23 Mary Logan
Michaela Madigan
Shelley Campbell
6 MaryJane Callahan Munoz 26 Anthony Howe
9 Fred Fry
Cody O’Neill
10 Richard Bothe
Evan Young
Annie Gilliam
27 Shirley LaPlante
11 Susan Hall-Angerstein
Joella Smith
Bob Whatley
28 Barbara Smith
12 Glenda Bennett
Nicholas Valdes
Sheri Hoffman
Emmi Adrean
15 Marc Zapalac
29 Trey Bothe
16 Robert Gilliam
Cooper O’Neill
17 Richard Logan
31 Joyce Nettles
Taylor Fox
Joseph Long
18 Jay Foreman
Powell Keeling
If you have a birthday in December or January and it isn’t
listed here, please give the church office a call so we can
add it to our database.
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Capers Mid-Winter Camps
Camp Capers offers three weekends of fun, exciting and meaningful Mid-Winter Camps each January.
There is one Mid-Winter session for the following age
groups: elementary, middle school and high school. Each
session has a separate staff and clergy team. We encourage
your child to come to this short, action-packed weekend.
The weekend of your Mid-Winter camp registration begins at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The session ends after closing on
Sunday. The closing ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Please come join us; scholarships are available. Please
call the diocesan office at 888/210-824-5387 and ask to
speak with Rob Watson.
Camp Capers Father–Son Retreat
The annual Father-Son Retreat at Camp
Capers will be Friday - Sunday, February 6–8. Boys ages
six to 18 are invited to bring their fathers or a fatherly
guardian along to camp. The weekend will strengthen
relationships, equip dads and empower sons. The weekend will be lead by the Revs. Scott Brown, Brad Landry,
and Ripp Hardaway. Cost is $120 per adult and $80 per
child; all meals are provided from Friday dinner through
Sunday lunch. Register online.
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Camps & Conferences : 2015 Summer Schedule
Camp Capers (Waring, Texas)
Senior High Camp A
June 7 - 13
For rising 10th, 11th, 12th, & graduated 12th graders
Primary Camp A
June 14 - 20
For rising 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders
Junior Camp A
June 21 - 27
For rising 8th & 9th graders
Intermediate Camp A
June 28 - July 4
For rising 6th & 7th graders
Senior Hig h Camp B
July 12 - 18
For rising 10th, 11th, 12th, & graduated 12th graders
Junior Camp B
July 19 - 25
For rising 8th & 9th graders
Good Samaritan Camp
July 27 - 31
For rising 6th & 7th graders
Intermediate Camp B
August 2 - 8
Primary Camp B
August 9 - 15
For rising 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders
Price for 2015 Camp Capers Summer Camp - $410.00
Mustang Island Family Camp (Port Aransas, Texas)
Session
Session
Session
Session
Session
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 4 - 7
Session 7
June 11 - 14
Session 8
June 18 - 21
Session 9
June 25 - 28
Session 10
July 2 - 5
Session 11
July 9 - 12
Labor Day
Rates for 2015 Mustang Island Family Camp
Family of 1
Family of 2
Family of 3
Family of 4
$ 325.00
$ 435.00
$ 565.00
$ 695.00
July 16 - 19
July 23 - 26
July 30 - August 2
August 6 - 9
August 13 - 16
September 4 - 7
Additional Child $ 145.00
Additional Adult $ 220.00
No charge for children 2 years or younger
Colorado Adventure Program (Duncan Park, Colorado)
Wounded Warrior Family Camp
Adult Base Camp
Youth Backpack A
Youth Base Camp A
College Back Pack
Youth Backpack B
Youth Base Camp B
June 15 - 20
June 22 - 27
June 29 - July 5
July 6 - 11
July 6 - 12
July 13 - 19
July 20 - 25
Price for 2015 Colorado Adventure Programs - $650.00
For more information about our camping programs, contact:
Meredith Rogers, Camp Capers Program Director - meredith.rogers@dwtx.org
Johnson Jeffers, Mustang Island Program Director & Colorado Adventure Program Director -johnson.jeffers@dwtx.org
Diocese of West Texas Camps & Conferences Office - (210/888) 824-5387, www.dwtx.org/camps
Scholarships are available; download form at www.dwtx.org/camp-scholarships.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Lay Ministry Schedule
December 2014
Lay Ministry
December 7, 2014
December 14, 2014
December 21, 2014
December 24, 2014
December 24, 2014
December 28, 2014
Special Emphasis
Advent II /
Lessons and Carols
Advent III
Advent IV
Christmas Eve 6:00
Christmas Eve 10:30
Christmas I
Kay Walker
Emily Weissmiller
Susan Cain
Richard Chapman
Brenda Dewey
Doug Evans
Altar Guild
Team D
Team D
Team A
Team A
Team A
Team A
Breakfast Ministry
McHaney
Faulkner/Weissmiller/
McNally
Briggs
N/A
N/A
Shamma
Sue Furman
Richard Rogers
Cindy Rogers
N/A
N/A
Richard Rogers
8:00 Prayers of the People
Grace Falkner
Sue Furman
Grace Faulkner
N/A
N/A
Sue Furman
Usher 1
Doug Evans
Scott McHaney
Paula Robinson
Bob & Tammy Whatley
Jan Hamilton
Heather Tyler
Usher 2
Meredith Evans
Wendy McHaney
David Robinson
Forrest Denison
Forrest Denison
Steve Tyler
Greeter 1
Forrest Denison
Scott McHaney
Paula Robinson
N/A
N/A
Forrest Denison
Greeter 2
Sallye Denison
Wendy McHaney
David Robinson
N/A
N/A
Sallye Denison
Acolyte Sponsor
Cheryl Johnson
Dan Gilliam
Cindy Rogers
Cheryl Johnson
Cindy Rogers
Cheryl Johnson
Torch Bearer 1
Caroline Valdes
Stella McHaney
Sophia Kee-Rees
Caroline Valdes
Ashton Rainey
Caroline Valdes
Torch Bearer 2
Samir Shamma
Sophia Kee-Rees
Morgan O'Neill
Sophia Kee-Rees
Branton Rainey
Samir Shamma
Crucifer
Nicholas Valdes
Marie McHaney
Abby O'Neill
Alexander Valdes
Carter Keating
Lauren Johnson
N/A
N/A
N/A
Nicholas Valdes
Kate Keating
N/A
Rachel Klotzman
Susan Hall
Joe Graves
Leilani Valdes
Bill Clough
Leilani Valdes
Second Reading
Kay Baruday
Wade Perry
Jill Fox
Patty Zapalac
Wade Perry
Richard Chapman
Prayers of the People
Ronnie Hyak
Jan Hamilton
Wade Perry
Patty Zapalac
Wade Perry
John Streetman
Chalice Bearer 1
Rachel Klotzman
Brenda Dewey
Joe Graves
Brenda Dewey
Wade Perry
Patty Zapalac
Chalice Bearer 2
Spencer Klotzman
Wade Perry
Jill Fox
George Dewey
Tina Perry
Amy Hickner
Larry Smith
Brenda Dewey
Joe Graves
N/A
N/A
Jill Fox
Children's Chapel Leader
Laurie Shamma
Susan Hyak
JoBeth Kee-Rees
N/A
N/A
Laurie Shamma
Children's Chapel Helper
Lizzy Piana
Kati McClendon
Melanie Williams
N/A
N/A
TBA
Vestry Person of the Day
8:00 Lay Reader
Gospel Book Server
First Reading
Eucharistic Visitor
Thank you for your service.
If you need to be absent when scheduled,
please notify the church office and the ministry chairperson with the name of who will be taking your place.
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Watch & Pray
An Advent Study
W
atch and Pray is a four-week Advent study
offered online from the Episcopal Diocese of West
Texas. This study is based on the readings – gospel, Old Testament, and New Testament – for each of the four Sundays
in Advent. (Blog URL: http://watchandpray-dwtx.org)
The study includes some background material for each week
on Sunday, then a daily reflection — Monday through Friday each week — that will go deeper into some of the themes
from the readings. The reflections will be in both written and
audio format. You can subscribe to receive the material once
Help Wanted
The church is seeking two additional staff members for
the Trinity Nursery to assist Mrs. Lupe Ruiz. This is
a paid position with regular hours on Sunday mornings (either every weekend, or on a rotation). Optional additional hours will vary depending on activities
at the church. Qualified applicants must be 18 years
or older. If you are interested, or know someone who
may be interested, please contact Children’s Ministry Leader Laurie Shamma at 361.550.8234 or call
the church office (361.573.3228) for an interview.
2015 Liturgical Calendars
The church has ordered custom liturgical calendars for the
parish. Look for your copy in the narthex (church entrance)
in late December!
Planning a Baptism?
Holy Baptism, according to the Book of Common
Prayer, is especially appropriate at the Easter Vigil, on the
Day of Pentecost, on All Saints’ Day or the Sunday after
All Saints’ Day and on the Feast of the Baptism of our
Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany). It is recommended that, as far as possible, Baptisms be reserved for
these occasions. (BCP p. 312)
● January 11, 2015
● April 5, 2015
● May 24, 2015
● November 1, 2015
a week – probably on Sunday – automatically in your email
inbox by subscribing at the “follow blog” box on the right.
To receive an optional daily text message with a brief thought
or practice for the day, every day of Advent, send a note
with your cell phone number to marjorie.george@dwtx.org.
Community Survey
from the Victoria
Alliance
The Victoria Alliance is all of us. It is our community coming together to create a shared vision. The role
of the Alliance will be to take the vision we, as a community, develop and report openly and consistently on our
progress toward the goals we set.
The Alliance is conducting a survey as part of a large community effort to develop a vision for the future of Victoria
–a shared statement of the kind of community we’d like to
become. We’d like your opinion on what it’s like to live in
Victoria. We are particularly interested in what you think
is good about Victoria that you would like to make sure
we preserve, as well as those aspects about living in Victoria that you would want to see improve. Let your voice be
heard! The survey will be available through January 2015.
The survey can be found here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VictoriaAlliance
For more information about the Victoria Alliance:
http://www.victoriaalliance.org/
www.victoriaalliance.org/survey
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Non-Profit
Organization
U. S. Postage
PAID
Victoria, TX 77901
Permit No. 179
You are Invited!
Sunday
Rite I, 8 a.m.
Traditional Language, no music.
Breakfast, 9 a.m.
Children and Adult
Christian Education, 9:30 a.m.
Rite II, 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Language
with Choir & Organ
Monday
9:30 a.m. Homewood Residence
9606 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy
Victoria, TX
Wednesday
Rite I, 10 a.m.
Traditional Language, no music,
Anointing for Healing
Trinity Episcopal Church Leadership
STAFF & LEADERSHIP
The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees, Rector
Bonnie Reeves, Seminarian
Lydia Chapman, Music Director
Reba Graham, Newsletter Editor
Jim Jenkins, Organist
Kennith Jones, Maintenance
Duane Roth, Dir. of Parish Administration
Laurie Shamma, Children’s Ministries Volunteer
Ada Sutherland, Dir., Pine St. Community Center
VESTRY
Class of 2015
Richard Chapman, Treasurer; Scott McHaney,
Duncan Sutherland, Emily Weissmiller.
Class of 2016
Susan Cain, Brenda Dewey
John Hyak, MaryJane Callahan-Munoz.
Class of 2017
Doug Evans, Jr. Warden; Spencer Klotzman
Cindy Rogers, Sr. Warden, Kay Walker, Clerk
Church office hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - noon Friday
Visit us on the web: www. trinitywelcomesyou.org | Facebook: trinity-episcopal-church-victoria
Phone: 361-573-3228 • Fax: 361-573-1476 | Email: (staff first name)@trinitywelcomesyou.org