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Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill Established in 1830 Trinity Monthly JANUARY 2018 “Something good is happening here!!” 140 Brooke Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y9 Phone: 905 889 5931 ● Fax: 905 889 5632 www.holytrinity-thornhill.ca ● [email protected] ORDER FOR JEAN January 1 Jean Glionna has been appointed by Archbishop Colin Johnson to the Order of The Diocese of Toronto. To qualify for this appointment, one’s ministry must have been shared in the wider diocese. Jean has served as a Member of Diocesan Synod for several years and, currently, as an appointee by Archbishop Johnson on Diocesan Council and its Execuve Board. At our recently held regular session of synod, Jean was elected to represent the diocese at Provincial Synod. She will join 35 other Anglicans at the Archbishop’s Levee on January 1 at the Cathedral. Congratulaons Jean! ACW - CO-PRESIDENTS - URGENT APPEAL We invite women of the parish to prayerfully consider taking the helm as co-presidents. Both of you will be assisted by the Past-President and other experienced members. For informaon on what the posion entails please contact Jean Glionna 905 881 0761. PILGRIM 2 – THE LORD’S PRAYER January 8 We will gather on Monday nights from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 and looking at the Lord’s Prayer in depth together. Come for snacks and coffee/tea, and stay for the fellowship! This prayer is very familiar – for some the words were learned as children, but perhaps we have never thought about what they mean for adults. We will explore the Lord’s prayer as a gateway to the gospel, as a guide to our own prayers, and as a way of deepening our relaonship with God. Consider inving a friend - Pilgrim is for everyone at any stage in the journey of faith! For info: Chrisne 905 889 5931 ext. 25. ACW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING January 21 There will be a brief Annual General Meeng for the ACW following the 10:00 service in the church on January 21. A slate of proposed officers for 2018 and 2017 financial reports will be presented. All women of the parish are invited to aend. A social in the spring will replace our January Pot Luck. PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY Well another year is here with all it’s possibilies. Let’s hope that it’s a good year for us all. It is worthwhile to look back on the past year and make resoluons as we go forward. Try to remain as acve as you can. This is the flu season. If you live alone, think of geng a ‘buddy’ so you can check on each other and give fluids or help get medical help if necessary. Take care of yourself if you’re grieving during this me. Reach out to others and don’t stay alone for too long. Remember, December 21 st is the shortest day, they are geng longer again. PRAYER SHAWL & BABY TOQUES MINISTRY Thanks to Grace Gould’s efforts, as well as a new knier from the 8 am service, HTC recently donated a grand total of 375 (but who’s counng!?!) lovingly-made baby toques of all shapes, sizes, and colours to Mackenzie Health Hospital Neonatal ICU/Labour and Delivery. Since that’s likely a years worth, the kniers are taking a well-deserved winter off! But don’t forget, all you other shawl kniers, that your efforts to keep our prayer shawl inventory high is greatly appreciated. Kning is so much more conducive to winter months, so please don’t hesitate to knit away – and let me know if you need wool. Thanks, HEAD KNIT WIT (a.k.a. Cathy Pearson 905 884 4308) WELCOME TEAMS - SIDESPEOPLE/GREETERS Thank you! to all Welcome Team members for your assistance with, and contribuons to the 2017 Christmas Services and Sunday (8:00 & 10:00) services in January 2018. Much appreciated! If you’d like more informaon about Welcome Teams please speak to Peter Paterson or call him at 905 889 5532. Thank you. Happy New Year in advance to you and your family. May the coming year brings you prosperity, health and success.
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Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill Established in 1830
Trinity Monthly JANUARY 2018
“Something good is happening here!!”
140 Brooke Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y9 Phone: 905 889 5931 ● Fax: 905 889 5632
www.holytrinity-thornhill.ca ● [email protected]
ORDER FOR JEAN January 1
Jean Glionna has been appointed by Archbishop Colin Johnson to the Order of The Diocese of Toronto. To qualify for this appointment, one’s ministry must have been shared in the wider diocese. Jean has served as a Member of Diocesan Synod for several years and, currently, as an appointee by
Archbishop Johnson on Diocesan Council and its Executive Board. At our recently held regular session of synod, Jean was elected to represent the diocese at Provincial Synod. She will join 35 other Anglicans at the Archbishop’s Levee on January 1 at the Cathedral. Congratulations Jean!
ACW - CO-PRESIDENTS - URGENT APPEAL
We invite women of the parish to prayerfully consider taking the helm as co-presidents. Both of you will be assisted by the Past-President and other experienced members. For information on what the position entails please contact Jean Glionna 905 881 0761.
PILGRIM 2 – THE LORD’S PRAYER January 8
We will gather on Monday nights from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 and looking at the Lord’s Prayer in depth together. Come for snacks and coffee/tea, and stay for the fellowship!
This prayer is very familiar – for some the words were learned as children, but perhaps we have never thought about what they mean for adults. We will explore the Lord’s prayer as a gateway to the gospel, as a guide to our own prayers, and as a way of deepening our relationship with God. Consider inviting a friend - Pilgrim is for everyone at any stage in the journey of faith! For info: Christine 905 889 5931 ext. 25.
ACW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING January 21
There will be a brief Annual General Meeting for the ACW following the 10:00 service in the church on January 21. A slate of proposed officers for 2018 and 2017 financial reports will be presented. All women of the parish are invited to attend. A social in the spring will replace our January Pot Luck.
PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY
Well another year is here with all it’s possibilities. Let’s hope that it’s a good year for us all. It is worthwhile to look back on the past year and make resolutions as we go forward. Try to remain as active as you can. This is the flu season. If you live alone, think of getting a ‘buddy’ so you can check on each other and give fluids or help get medical help if necessary. Take care of yourself if you’re grieving during this time. Reach out to others and don’t stay alone for too long. Remember, December 21st is the shortest day, they are getting longer again.
PRAYER SHAWL & BABY TOQUES MINISTRY
Thanks to Grace Gould’s efforts, as well as a new knitter from the 8 am service, HTC recently donated a grand total of 375 (but who’s counting!?!) lovingly-made baby toques of all shapes, sizes, and colours to Mackenzie Health Hospital Neonatal ICU/Labour and Delivery. Since that’s likely a years worth, the knitters are taking a well-deserved winter off!
But don’t forget, all you other shawl knitters, that your efforts to keep our prayer shawl inventory high is greatly appreciated. Knitting is so much more conducive to winter months, so please don’t hesitate to knit away – and let me know if you need wool. Thanks, HEAD KNIT WIT (a.k.a. Cathy Pearson 905 884 4308)
WELCOME TEAMS - SIDESPEOPLE/GREETERS
Thank you! to all Welcome Team members for your assistance with, and contributions to the 2017 Christmas Services and Sunday (8:00 & 10:00) services in January 2018. Much appreciated! If you’d like more information about Welcome Teams please speak to Peter Paterson or call him at 905 889 5532. Thank you.
Happy New Year in advance to you and your family. May the coming year brings you prosperity, health and success.
ACW INGATHERING SUNDAY January 28 Ingathering service will be celebrated at 10:00 am, with guest preacher our lay pastor, Christine Ivy. The 2018 ACW Executive will be installed at this service.
CHURCH SCHOOL
Holy Trinity Church School thanks all who donated a Christmas Shoebox to Samaritan's Purse. In 2017 we collected and delivered 57 boxes from our parish, for children in developing countries.
During 2017 Advent, some of our Church School children joined our senior choir for part of the Cantata. This was a delightful addition to a lovely musical morning.
On Christmas Eve, our Church School Pageant was enhanced by the addition of a solo sung by Stephanie Birrell. Thank you, Stephanie. The children are always happy to tell the story of the Nativity.
After a nice Christmas break, our Church School will resume on Sunday January 7, 2018 at 10:00 service.
PASTORAL VISITORS
On Sunday, December 9, 2017 at both services, Carolyn Kennedy (8:00) and Lois Symons (10:00) were commissioned to the ministry of Lay Visitor. Under the supervision of the Parish Nurse, they will support the clergy and parish nurse, as they exercise a ministry of visitation to members of the parish or community, providing pastoral care and support to those who request it. We thank them for volunteering to serve in this role and pray God’s blessing on their ministry.
“PRAYING THE HEADLINES” January 28
Jacqui Getfield and Robin Pacific are starting a new prayer circle at Holy Trinity. The news cycle is faster and faster and most of it is very frightening – from climate change enhanced “natural” disasters, to neo-Nazi rallies in Poland and Charlottesville, to terrorist attacks around the world.
Aiming to alleviate the isolation and powerlessness many of us feel in the face of current events, we invite parishioners to come to a brief monthly discussion and prayer circle. They will be held after the coffee hour, beginning on January 28. We will talk about the recent news and pray together for a more peaceful and just world.
THORNHILL MINISTERIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The 2018 Ecumenical Lenten Series sponsored by Thornhill Ministerial Association will be the 50th anniversary of the Series. Since 1968, the churches of Thornhill have been gathering during Lent for a series of Sunday afternoon worship services organized around a common theme. Each service begins at 4:00 p.m., and follows the liturgy of the church hosting it. The preacher comes from a denomination other than that of the host church.
The 2018 Series will begin on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at The Thornhill Baptist Church. The preacher will be our Area Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty. We will be the host church on March 4. As always, the offerings from these services will go to support the work of local community organizations.
OUTREACH
Richmond Hill Food Banks (RHFB), All Saints Community Kitchen/Clothing Closet (ASCK), Eva’s Place (North York).
As of December 20, there have been 33 deliveries of canned/packaged food & personal use items to the three charities. There also have been 12 deliveries of adult apparel to the All Saints Clothing Closet. Thank you! for your continuous support, including financial contributions to buy food items. Much appreciated! If you would like more information abut the above charities, please speak to Peter Paterson or call him at 905 889 552.
OUT OF THE COLD Dinner & Shelter Program
This 10-week program will start on January 11. We are accepting donations of warm socks, men’s underwear, T-shirts & briefs, sizes L, XL. Pants, jeans, cords, sweatpants sizes 34 and up. Outdoor jackets. Men’s & women’s sweatshirts, hoodies, lightweight sweaters, fleece tops. Toques – no balaclavas. Gloves, warm, waterproof, split palm gloves are popular. Shirts – long sleeves, warm, no dress shirts. Shoes and boots – men’s & women’s walking shoes or boots, no rubber boots. Women’s comfortable street wear, underwear. Small packages of unopened toiletries, personal hygiene items, razors. Gym bags, back packs
ANNUAL VESTRY 2018 February 25
Our annual Vestry meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26 at 11:00 am. A light lunch will be served after the 9:00 am service. Please plan to attend. NOTE: There will be only ONE service on this Sunday.
TRINITY NEWS - SPRING EDITION The upcoming spring edition will cover parish activities & programs from mid February to early June (from Ash Wednesday Feb. 14 to Sunday June 10). Our plan is to have this edition available for pick-up Sunday February 11. Therefore, the DUE DATE for submission is Friday January 25. Please send your items to [email protected].
VESTRY REPORTS ARE DUE on Sunday January 14.
Please e-mail them to: [email protected]
before your departure to balmy weather places.
