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1 | Page TrTR Dear Trinity Community, Have you ever read the bible and had the words jump off the page and come alive? It can be a powerful experience. Each time that has happened to me I have been convicted of a godly truth on a deeper level. Just the other day I was reading in the daily meditation booklet Forward Day by Day. The passage was Luke 3:10-11 in which people are asking John the Baptizer what they should do. He said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” The author of the meditation, Jonathan Melton, wrote in part, “John regards all of our second coats as more than chances to make a charitable donation; John thinks our extra jackets actually belong to our non-coat-having neighbors. Further, John thinks the very possession of these second coats names our mistrust of God’s continuing provision for our lives, lived out at our neighbors’ expense.” This caught my attention because a few days earlier, as I continue to get settled into my new home, I unpacked the box with all my coats in it. I have a lot of coats. What if the extra coats I own really belong to a neighbor (fellow human being) who has no coat? Does my having so many coats represent my mistrusting God to provide for me? And, if so, is it at the expense of my fellow human being? And then…at the Wednesday morning Holy Eucharist the gospel passage was Matthew 9:9- 13, in which Jesus calls Matthew to follow him. Jesus is aware that the religious leaders are asking why he is eating with tax collectors and sinners and said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” In verse 13 he gives them a command, “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” The sentence, “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’” is what stopped me in my tracks. What if my giving something “of mine” to one who has none is mercy, not sacrifice? I’ve given away items and food to those in need before wondering if I can really "afford to" give it up. And other times I’ve been happy to give with no worry about myself. When I take this idea further I think of the offering of time, talent and treasure I make to God. Have I been giving back to God from a position of abundance in which I have more than enough? As the new stewardship team gets going I've been thinking about the giving to God of my finances. I invite you to join me in a time of personal reflection to look at all you have as God’s gift to you and see where, and in what ways, God is calling you to give out of that place of godly abundance. In Christ’s love, Rev. Sue THE CHIMES Oct 2016 Trinity Episcopal Church 815 N. Grant St. Bay City, Michigan 48708 Volume 19 Issue 9 (989) 892-5813
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Dear Trinity Community,
Have you ever read the bible and had the words
jump off the page and come alive? It can be a
powerful experience. Each time that has
happened to me I have been convicted of a godly
truth on a deeper level.
Just the other day I was reading in the daily
meditation booklet Forward Day by Day. The
passage was Luke 3:10-11 in which people are
asking John the Baptizer what they should do. He
said to them, “Whoever has two coats must
share with anyone who has none; and whoever
has food must do likewise.” The author of the
meditation, Jonathan Melton, wrote in part,
“John regards all of our second coats as more
than chances to make a charitable donation;
John thinks our extra jackets actually belong to
our non-coat-having neighbors. Further, John
thinks the very possession of these second coats
names our mistrust of God’s continuing provision
for our lives, lived out at our neighbors’
expense.”
This caught my attention because a few days
earlier, as I continue to get settled into my new
home, I unpacked the box with all my coats in it.
I have a lot of coats. What if the extra coats I
own really belong to a neighbor (fellow human
being) who has no coat? Does my having so
many coats represent my mistrusting God to
provide for me? And, if so, is it at the expense of
my fellow human being?
And then…at the Wednesday morning Holy
Eucharist the gospel passage was Matthew 9:9-
13, in which Jesus calls Matthew to follow him.
Jesus is aware that the religious leaders are
asking why he is eating with tax collectors and
sinners and said, “Those who are well have no
need of a physician, but those who are sick.” In
verse 13 he gives them a command, “Go and
learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not
sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the
righteous but sinners.”
The sentence, “Go and learn what this means, ‘I
desire mercy, not sacrifice’” is what stopped me
in my tracks. What if my giving something “of
mine” to one who has none is mercy, not
sacrifice? I’ve given away items and food to
those in need before wondering if I can really
"afford to" give it up. And other times I’ve been
happy to give with no worry about myself.
When I take this idea further I think of the
offering of time, talent and treasure I make to
God. Have I been giving back to God from a
position of abundance in which I have more than
enough? As the new stewardship team gets
going I've been thinking about the giving to God
of my finances. I invite you to join me in a time
of personal reflection to look at all you have as
God’s gift to you and see where, and in what
ways, God is calling you to give out of that place
of godly abundance.
In Christ’s love,
Rev. Sue
THE CHIMES Oct 2016
Trinity Episcopal Church
815 N. Grant St.
Bay City, Michigan 48708 Volume 19 Issue 9
(989) 892-5813
www.trinityepiscopalbaycity.org Volume 19 Issue 2
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OCTOBER SUNDAY CHORAL MUSIC
2 How Can I Keep From Singing
John Carter
9 There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy
Maurice Bevan
16 Guiding Me
Michael Joncas
23 O How Amiable
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Evensong
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis
Healey Willan
O Lord, Support Us
Charles White
30 Give Almes of Thy Goods
Christopher Tye
CHORAL EVENSONG
Our own Trinity Choir will sing Evensong at
4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Music
will include the “Mag and Nunc in E-flat by
Healey Willan and “O Lord Support Us” by
former Trinity Organist-Choirmaster, Charles
White.
WELCOME
to new member Katharine Freel. She has
returned to Trinity from Colorado. We are
excited that she is already involved with the
Food Pantry ministry.
GOODBYE
to Arliene Stremming who has transferred
her membership to St. Francis in the Valley in
Green Valley, Arizona. We will miss you!
THANK YOU
to the members of the choir and all of the
hospitably members who really came through
for Rev. Sue’s service in July.
To Bruce Sherbeck and Taylor Langstaff for
changing all of the light bulbs in the nave.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Stacie and Chuck Miller and proud
grandmother Carol See on the wedding of
Andrea on September 10, 2016
FRIENDS OF MUSIC
It will be another busy but rewarding
season for Friends of Music under the leadership
of Dee Mulholland and Jill Boudreau-Wallaker
who coordinate the lovely receptions. We are
always looking for new people to be involved in
support of the monthly Friends of Music events.
Talk to Bob Sabourin, Dee or Jill for more
information.
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UPCOMING FRIENDS OF MUSIC DATES
October 23, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong
The Trinity Choir and Guests
Robert Sabourin, Organist
November 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Choral Evensong
The Trinity Choir and Choristers
Robert Sabourin, Organist
December 18, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Exultate Deo Chamber Choir
Adrienne Wiley, Organist
January 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
The Feast of the Epiphany
Sung Communion
The Trinity Choir and Guest
English Tea after the Service
January 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Contemplative Evensong
Rayechel Berger, Soprano
Robert Sabourin, Organist
February 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Contemplative Evensong
The Women of the Choir
Robert Sabourin, Organist
March 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong
The Trinity Choir and Guests
Robert Sabourin, Organist
April 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
The Music of Holy Week
Exultate Deo Chamber Choir
Steven Egler, Organist
May 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong
The Trinity Choir and Guests
Robert Sabourin, Organist
July 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Patriotic Concert
With the Saginaw Valley AGO Chapter and
The Ann Frisby Fitzugh Chapter of the DAR
LOOKING AHEAD
Trinity Episcopal Church has been a
landmark house of worship in Bay City for
over 160 years. We intend that Trinity will be
here for another 160 years! In order to
make this happen, we need to address and
overcome significant financial challenges in
the next few years.
The 2017 stewardship campaign or every
member canvass will be critical to Trinity’s
continuing operation. Your stewardship
committee is beginning to plan the
communications and this year’s pledge drive.
If you have suggestions or feedback, please
contact a member of the committee. Thank
you. Stay tuned!
Rev. Sue Rich, Rector Faith Culler, Sr. Warden Guy T. Moulthrop Robert Hayhurst Steven Beckert, Treasurer
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Trinity Church
Her People, Her Building
Here and Now
The Theological Virtues
The theological virtues are gifts of grace
from God. There are three of them. These
virtues are called theological, from the Greek
term ‘theos’ (meaning God), because their
object is God.
All Christian virtues have their associated
symbolism. They are sometimes portrayed
as rungs on the “Ladder of Jacob” (Genesis
28:10-22). Often depicted in Christian art as
young women, the symbols most often
found with them are:
Faith – cross, staff, chalice, lamp, candle,
hands together with fingers extended
together.
Hope – anchor, harp, flaming brand, palm,
hands with fingers closed interdigitated.
Charity/Love – flaming heart, with
children, gathering fruit, hands crossed over
heart.
“Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
Taught by thee we covet most,
Of thy gifts at Pentecost,
Holy, heavenly love.
Faith and hope and love we see,
Joining hand in hand agree,
But the greatest of the three,
And the best is love.”
Words: Christopher Wordsworth (1807 -
1885). The Hymnal, 1982. # 612 vv 1, 4.
The three theological virtues depicted from
left to right: Hope, Charity, Faith. William
Morris Studios, 1886; St. Martin’s Church,
Brampton, England. Charity is placed in the
middle light of this three-light window as it
binds all three virtues together. “And now
abideth these three: faith, hope, charity
(love), but the greatest of these is charity.” 1
Corinthians 13:13
Faithfully submitted by the Historical Guild
Have you fallen behind on your pledge
payments over the summer? As of
September 11th, pledge payments are
behind by $10,000. If you have fallen
behind on your pledge payments, please
try to catch up before the end of the year.
Thank you!
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Birthdays
03 Kathie Borrello
04 David Maxim
06 Randall Brown
09 Rev Sue Rich
10 Andrew Denay
11 Elizabeth Gay McGee
12 Madden Brady
13 Carole See
13 David York
16 Thurman McMurren Jr
19 Brennan Denay
19 Jacob Suchodolski-Denham
20 Myah Brooks
22 Linda Ryder
23 John Reynolds
25 Charles Frantz
29 Lauren Denay
31 Terry Oliver
Anniversaries
03 Steve and Susan Beckert
13 Rodney and Faith Culler
19 Randall and Kerry Brown
DID YOU KNOW?
Beginning in 2018, Trinity will have
to find an additional $15,000 per
year to replace money that is
currently provided by the Housing
Fund that was created when the
rectory was sold.
Trinity had 77 pledges for 2016
totaling $106,530.
Half of the $106,530 came from 15
pledges. The other half came from
the remaining 62 pledges.
2017 pledge cards will be sent out
November 22.
In-Gathering Sunday will be
December 4.
PERSONAL CARE CLOSET
Thank you to Kerry Brown for her
recommendation and support of Jan
Waldman contacting the Bay Area
Foundation regarding the personal care
closet. Trinity has been awarded a one
time grant in the amount of $1,000 to
purchase personal care products by the
Women’s Philanthropic Group.
Our annual Harvest Dinner is coming up
this month on Wednesday, October 12 th
from 5:00 until 7:00pm. This is our main
fundraiser for the year so please consider
selling tickets to your family and friends
and coming yourself. The tickets will be
$8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children
from 5 to 12 years. We have returned to
the Pot Roast dinner by request of many
of you. The Trinity Band will be playing to
entertain all.
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A GATHERING TO WORSHIP AND EAT FOR
HOME PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS
Please join your Trinity Friends for a special
Worship Service and Luncheon on
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11:30AM.
Following the service, lunch will be served
from 12:15pm-1:30pm where old and new
friends will enjoy a delicious meal and visit
with each other. Everyone is welcome.
PLEASE RSVP BY: Thursday, October 13,
2016.
NEED A RIDE: Call Trinity's Office at 892-
5813 and a volunteer will contact you.
The Christmas Bazaar will be on Saturday,
November 5 at Trinity from 9:00 until
3:00. If you would like to rent a table,
please call Michelle at the office.
Trinity will be hosting a bake sale in
conjunction to the Bazaar so pull out
those favorite recipes and wrap them up
with a little red and green. Lunch will
also be offered from 11am until 2pm.
St. Elizabeth’s Guild will meet for lunch at
G’s on Saginaw Street on October 11 th at
12:30. We’re hoping you will all be able
to attend. All are welcome!
There are two openings for flowers in
October. The openings are October 16
and 23. Please call the office if you would
like to donate flowers on either of the
two dates.
Food of Faith was sponsored by the Choir
in August as you can see from the
following pictures. Our next date is
November 27 sponsored by the Sunday
School, then the next date is December
11 but there is no sponsor yet. If you
would be interested in working on the
December Sunday, please contact the
office.
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WORSHIP
Sunday – 10:00 AM - With Music Wednesday – 11:30 AM - Without Music
Food of Faith 2:30 P.M. NEW OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00AM– 4:45 PM CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12:30 – 1:15 PM Friday - Closed
CONTACT US Telephone: (989) 892-5813
e-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.trinityepiscopalbaycity.org
Facebook: Trinity-Episcopal-Church-Bay-City
AFTER HOURS CONTACT INFORMATION Rev. Sue [email protected]
Cell : (810) 706-0654
Church Phone: (989) 892-5813
VESTRY
Faith Culler - Sr. Warden (989) 892-3119 Dale Smith – Jr. Warden (989) 471-4114 Cathy LaBerge - Clerk (989) 662-4611 Catherine Leibrand (989) 906-3554 Amy Salazar (989) 272-5900 Tod Meisel (989) 894-2818 Jett Whitehead (989) 892-0719 Pat Maxim (989) 892-5949 Adam Culler (989) 892-3119 Steve Beckert Treasurer CLERGY The Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley Bishop, Diocese of Eastern Michigan
The Rev. Susan C. Rich STAFF Mr. Robert C. Sabourin Organist/Choir Master Ms. Michelle K. Beckstrom Office Manager Mr. Terry J. Oliver Sexton CHURCH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER STAFF Faith Culler Dawn Moulthrop-Brady Sean Brady Bruce Sherbeck Heather Moulthrop Pat Trahan Dee Mulholland Chimes Editor Pat Maxim Chimes Editor
