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Help us Celebrate Pentecost Sunday on May 19th
Beloved of Trinity Church,
With our sisters and brothers in Christ everywhere, we will celebrate the birth of the
Church at Pentecost with the gift of God’s Spirit! We invite you to share in a festive
celebration on Sunday May 19th – wear something red, and stay for Breakfast after
worship. Bring a friend!
If you speak a language in addition to English, and are willing to speak a sentence in
that language - please let us know! We will assign a brief passage for as many
speakers as possible to say, one after another.
Last year we had Spanish, French, Italian and German … can we add a new language
this year? Reach out to Rev. Andrea at: awyatt@trinitynewtownct.org.
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Newcomer Gathering Sunday, June 2nd @ 10:45 AM Trinity Church Library
An Invitation for all Newcomers and Visitors at Trinity Church …
New friends - we value the gift of your presence among us, and we would like to get to know you a bit.
Please stay after worship on Sunday, June 2nd for conversation and treats. Come to the Library, meet with Rev. Andrea and other newcomers, and learn more about the Trinity parish family. How is God’s Spirit inviting you at this time?
Bring your questions about Trinity Church and your hopes for what spiritual community can mean in 2024.
RSVP or questions to admin@trinitynewtownct.org or Rev. Andrea at awyatt@trinitynewtownct.org.
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Invitation to Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,
Is God calling you deeper into your Christian faith? Is the Spirit nudging you to explore the possibility of Confirmation - or Reception - into the Episcopal Church?
Bishop Laura Ahrens will visit Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown on Sunday, September 15th for our 9:30 AM service, and we will have confirmations.
We invite teens (14+) and adults to commit to and prepare for Confirmation by our Bishop.
Our spiritual journeys are unique and are often full of surprising turns. So, depending on your church background, there are three ways to make a formal affiliation with the Episcopal Church: Confirmation, Reception or Re-Affirmation of Faith. (We have many parishioners who come to us from the Catholic Church, and they are ‘received’ into the Episcopal Church.)
Baptism is not just for babies! If you have not yet been Baptized - this, too, is a joy open to people of all ages. Baptism and Confirmation can happen in the same service.
Being ready comes at different times – and in widely varying ways - for each of us. Please reply to Rev. Andrea if you would like learn more about Confirmation. We invite you
to a process of inquiry and discernment. God is searching for you.
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Thank You!
Thank you to the Trinity community for your very generous donation from the Palm Sunday Breakfast to our work campers for their trip to Biloxi, MS in July. We are so appreciative of your support of our high school students. As part of their preparation for Biloxi they volunteered locally on April 28 at Real Food CT at Sticks and Stones Farm. They planted seeds, dug holes for fence posts, prepared beds for blueberry bushes, and removed roofing for an outdoor refrigerator space.
With deep gratitude for your ongoing support,
The NEWS Board and students.
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Trinity’s Mission and Outreach selected Jericho Partnership of Danbury as the recipient of its Special Easter Collection
Our parishioners generously donated
$1,416.80 to this organization
Jericho Partnership provides a variety of services to the less fortunate in Danbury
It serves:
- Disadvantaged students who are at risk of dropping out of school
- Children who need health care but don’t have medical insurance
- Families who can’t afford an adequate supply of food
- Students who don’t have enough to eat on weekends when schools aren’t providing meals
Thank you again, Trinity, for your generosity! Truly you loved your neighbor in this response as yourself.
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On June 1, the Youth of Trinity along with Mission and Outreach will travel to New Haven to Chapel on the green to hand out meals.
After our service on 6/1, we will make sandwiches in the kitchen at Trinity, pack up cold meal bags and go to New Haven. The event includes an outdoor service with music and communion and handing out food bags.
We meet at 12:30 to carpool to the event
For more information, talk to Julie Dunn or Martha Dayton.
Please join us in this rewarding fellowship, either by making sandwiches or joining us in New Haven at:
Trinity on the Green, 230 Temple Street , New Haven, CT.
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Saturday, May 11, brings a special webinar from 7:00-8:15 PM on "The Wonders & Perils of Spring Bird Migration." The program will explore the journeys that migratory birds make to our region every spring. Woven into this narrative will be the story of some of the different perils that birds face during migration — and the simple steps we can take at our home and business to help them reach their summer nesting grounds safely. The presenters will also talk about new bird-friendly laws being passed in the Northeast to help protect nocturnal migrants. Click here to register for the Zoom link. | |
The Little Pantry is in desperate need of:
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Boxed Meals
Macaroni and Cheese
Coffee & Tea
Tomato Sauce
Pet Food
We do NOT need canned vegetables at this time, and we THANK YOU for the continuous donations.
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“Wherever there is laughter ringing, someone smiling, someone dreaming; we can live together there; love will be our home.”
The offertory anthem this week, “Love Will Be Our Home”, will be sung by our Women and Children’s Choir. We’ve been having a wonderful time in our rehearsals, and I can’t wait to see this joyful group sing together on Sunday. I love the text of this song because it brings the message that love is what makes our house a home. It also makes our church a home when we come together with hope and love in our hearts to worship and serve. It doesn’t matter where we are, or what our circumstances are, home is simply where love is.
We’ll see you on Sunday in our beautiful sanctuary filled with love and music!
Jennifer
COMING UP
This Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day and the debut of our Trinity Women and Children’s Choir! Participants, we will meet in the sanctuary at 9:00am to do a quick rehearsal. If you haven’t rehearsed with us yet, it’s ok! Join us for the pre-service rehearsal!
May 30th
Final choir rehearsal of the season, and choir party
June 2nd
We will acknowledge our Music Ministry with a special tribute to all who have contributed their talents this past program year. There will be lots of music, a guest appearance by Eric Knapp on the organ, and a moment to recognize the tireless efforts of our dedicated Trinity musicians.
June 9th
Our Church School kiddos will present a special song during worship. Smiles abound when the little ones raise their sweet voices in song, so you won’t want to miss it! Parents, make sure your kids are attending Church School in the coming weeks as we learn the song for that delightful Sunday.
June 16th
Father’s Day and final choir Sunday until September
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This Sunday, 5/12, we will finish our rotation learning about the Old Testament story of Jonah and the Big Fish with an art workshop. This will conclude our lessons for the year. But wait, there's more! In the coming weeks we will stock the Little Pantry, have fun together playing games, and, of course, enjoy an ice cream party. We hope you can join us for these fun, end-of-year events! | |
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, 5/19, Kids stock the Little Pantry
Sunday, 5/26, Bible Story Games
Sunday, 6/2, Ice Cream Party
Sunday, 6/9, Children's Sunday, LAST DAY OF CHURCH SCHOOL
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Sunday 5/19: meet in library (This is a change - originally scheduled on 5/5)
Sunday 6/2: Sandwich making in kitchen, and Chapel on the Green
Sunday 6/9: end of the year celebration- youth participate in service (ushers, acolyte, readers, oblations), photo slide show, honor seniors, cake after the service
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Rick Irving will graduate from The US Naval Academy on May 24, 2024 with a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. He will also be Commissioned into the US Navy on the same day. After graduation, Rick will complete a Master's degree in National Security Studies at Georgetown University before reporting to Pensacola, FL for flight school. | |
Brandon Lutz will be graduating from Marist College - School of Management - with a Bachelor's Degree in Science in Business Administration. | |
Hannah Weatherby is graduating from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Criminal Justice. She is going to Boston University next year for her Masters Degree. She is looking for a job now, and if she lands one she will go to BU part time. | |
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Jack (John Alfred Jin-Dong Wojtowicz)
will be graduating from Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications, Class of 2024 with a Bachelors Degree in Advertising, and a Minor in Project Management. He will be headed to Chicago for a summer internship at BBDO.
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Christian Yoga
Join Christian Yoga class on alternating Tuesdays at 7 pm for an hour of movement incorporating prayer and scripture. This is a great way to connect to yourself, with others and with God. The next sessions will be held on 5/14 and 5/28. All are welcome!
Free will offering is completely voluntary.
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Weekly Happenings
Trinity's nursery is open every Sunday from 9:15 - 11:15, and is professionally staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency.
Trinity's Grief Support Group runs every first and third Thursday of the month, and is open to all.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Martha, Daniel, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Lucille, Caroline, Beth, Megan, Eric
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Ben Grummons, Hugo Galletta, Cathy Filiato
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
John & Ellen Melville, Joe & Jane Bojnowski
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