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JUNE 2017 The Trinity Trumpet Trinity Episcopal Church Inside this issue: The Rector’s Reflections 1 Deacon’s Ponderings 2 Church Choir Info. 3 Parish Life Announcements 4-5 Resource Links 6 Ministry Schedule 7 Calendar 8 Parish News & Contact Information 9 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 10-13 The Trinity Trumpet RECTOR’S REFLECTIONS - JUNE 2017 HEARTS ON FIRE In the summer and fall months I enjoy camping outdoors. One of my favorite parts of camping is sitting around a fire in the evening. The burning fire has a way of drawing me into a peaceful and contemplative space. The flames dance on the logs and light up the night. There are sudden bursts of energy and sparks of life. When the embers begin to fade, another piece of wood is added to the dying embers and new flames suddenly are kindled and rise to fill the darkness with light. Do you know anyone whose life seems to burn with the fire of God’s love? There are some traits you might recognize in people whose hearts are on fire with God. “Such people are courageous truth-seekers, willing to stand up for what they believe. Theirs is a passionate single- heartedness based on a longing for God and the things of God. They have deeply compassionate hearts, filled with integrity and goodness. People whose hearts are aglow with God are humble people who know and claim both their strengths and their weaknesses. They recognize that God gifts them and works through them. As the fire grows stronger in these people, they become catalysts for fire in others’ hearts. They take greater risks and are more at home with insecurity. We don’t automatically become generous, courageous, compassionate, justice-oriented people. The crucible that shapes people whose lives are on fire with God is made up of the struggles and heartaches of life. How these people respond to difficult situations is what makes the difference. They welcome God into their hearts even as they cry out to be rid of the cross that is theirs. They somehow stay open to God’s fire even when they are sorely distressed and confused about their life. They leave room in their hearts for God to kindle the embers of their love and to stir the flame of change. How do we keep the love of God aflame in ourselves? Practice! Daily prayer, meditation, Scripture study, worship, learning to share our personal faith stories, serving with others – these are ways we stoke the passion for spiritual growth. And when the fire of our desire for God burns low, we need to draw close to those hearts are on fire with God. Simply by being with them we can often catch a spark that will renew our own lost radiance. Goodness attracts goodness. Fire leaps from heart to heart.”*
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JUNE 2017
The Trinity Trumpet
Trinity Episcopal Church
Inside this issue:
The Rector’s Reflections 1
Deacon’s Ponderings 2
Church Choir Info. 3
Parish Life Announcements
4-5
Resource Links 6
Ministry Schedule 7
Calendar 8
Parish News & Contact
Information
9
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
10-13
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RECTOR’S REFLECTIONS - JUNE 2017
HEARTS ON FIRE
In the summer and fall months I enjoy camping outdoors. One of my favorite parts of camping is sitting around a fire in the evening. The burning fire has a way of drawing me into a peaceful and contemplative space. The flames dance on the logs and light up the night. There are sudden bursts of energy and sparks of life. When the embers begin to fade, another piece of wood is added to the dying embers and new flames suddenly are kindled and rise to fill the darkness with light.
Do you know anyone whose life seems to burn with the fire of God’s love? There are some traits you might recognize in people whose hearts are on fire with God. “Such people are courageous truth-seekers, willing to stand up for what they believe. Theirs is a passionate single-heartedness based on a longing for God and the things of God. They have deeply compassionate hearts, filled with integrity and goodness. People whose hearts are aglow with God are humble people who know and claim both their strengths and their weaknesses. They recognize that God gifts them and works through them. As the fire grows stronger in these people, they become catalysts for fire in others’ hearts. They take greater risks and are more at home with insecurity.
We don’t automatically become generous, courageous, compassionate, justice-oriented people. The crucible that shapes people whose lives are on fire with God is made up of the struggles and heartaches of life. How these people respond to difficult situations is what makes the difference. They welcome God into their hearts even as they cry out to be rid of the cross that is theirs. They somehow stay open to God’s fire even when they are sorely distressed and confused about their life. They leave room in their hearts for God to kindle the embers of their love and to stir the flame of change.
How do we keep the love of God aflame in ourselves? Practice! Daily prayer, meditation, Scripture study, worship, learning to share our personal faith stories, serving with others – these are ways we stoke the passion for spiritual growth. And when the fire of our desire for God burns low, we need to draw close to those hearts are on fire with God. Simply by being with them we can often catch a spark that will renew our own lost radiance. Goodness attracts goodness. Fire leaps from heart to heart.”*
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DEACON’S PONDERINGS
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As we enter the summer months, it’s prime time to think about your relationship with God. Pay at-tention to what helps fan into flame the embers of your spiritual life and love for God. I am always delighted to share conversation about how it goes with tending your spirit.
Walking with you faithfully to tend the fire of God’s love -
Carenda+
*Excerpted, from “May I Have this Dance?” by Joyce Rupp, Ave Maria Press, 1992, p. 106-112.
“Prayer Never Goes Offline” Greetings Everyone,
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do… You know the rest of it. I’m sitting here now thinking how much we rely on all of our “connectivity” with the world. When it works it works fine. When it doesn’t, everything can fall apart and in effect, the presses sometimes do come to a complete stop! Am I being too archaic with my analogies? I hope not.
That’s what happened to me today. I had plenty of time to take care of some things yesterday. But yesterday playing my guitar for a bit seemed like the important thing to do. Then in the evening I kicked back and watched the hockey game (Go Pens) when I could have been doing what needed to be done in case … you guessed it … the presses stopped this morning.
All of it made me thankful prayer doesn’t work that way. When we’re in the habit of praying any-time is the right time. Even if it’s as simple as “Thank you, God! Thank you for this moment in my life!” That is enough. When things seem to fall apart, the one thing we CAN count on is prayer. The prayer “channel” is always open and never out of order, offline, out of reception area, or stops because you’ve run out of minutes or band width.
Pray without ceasing. I don’t think St. Paul dreamed we’d one day be using cyberspace as an analogy or metaphor for praying. But it is without a doubt the one thing we can do no matter where we are or what time of day it is. So when your life in the digital age seems to be offline just remember; any-time is a good time to pray!
Peace and All Good, Deacon Pete
Thanks to Sharon & Justin Holoviak for painting the Parish Hall kitchen.
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The Parish Choir has been preparing for its last two anthems of the academic season: “Let Hearts Awaken” and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” The first selection, which was sung on the Day of Pentecost, is an old (1933) anthem composed by Joseph W. Clokey, in a key that was a little too high for our comfort, so I transposed it to a lower key to make it easier for the choir to sing. In the new arrangement, the song begins with the sound of monks singing the ancient chant, “Nocte Surgentes,” from the ancient monastic service of “Matins.” Following this (I hope you closed
your eyes and envisioned the monks walking slowly through the cloister), there was a homophonic (chordal) section reminiscent of a hymn. The next section was polyphonic (different melodies at the same time), with the sopranos/tenors paired with the altos/basses in imitation, which was often used during the Renaissance and Baroque eras of music. The organ joins in the swirling sonorities with twentieth-century harmonies, and we’re hoping that you felt swept up in the celestial spheres! The text alluded to the fact that we are joining our voices with the “blessed” (in Heaven) and glorifies the Trinity. We hope to record this anthem at some time in the future so that you may hear it again!
The last anthem of the season, which we will present on June 18th, is by the well-loved composer, John Rutter. The words of the Aaronic blessing: “The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace” are set to beautifully peaceful music with a soprano solo. May you be richly blessed as we prepare to rest and relax during the summer months!
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE CHOIR ANYTIME DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR! If you can’t read music, we have CDs of each individual part: You can even practice at home or in your car! We especially need basses!
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CARING FOR OUR COMMON LIFE – “PASSING THE PEACE”
Many members of Trinity have commented that we are a friendly congregation, and this is something they appreciate and value highly. Here I offer a few thoughts for us to reflect on about the act of “Passing the Peace”.
The Rev. Scott Dunn, the editor of the Forward Day by Day devotional wrote an article, “The Peace and how we fail to pass it” (9/15/14, Seven Whole Days blog). He reminds readers about the liturgical purpose of passing the peace. It is primarily intended to prepare us to receive Holy Communion. This is why we have Confession and the Peace before Holy Communion. This is indicated in the Offertory Sentence from Matthew 5:23-24 – “If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be recon-ciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” He makes 4 salient supporting points worth our consideration.
1. If we use the Peace to chat with our friends to the detriment of reconciliation, we neglect our necessary spiritual preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
2. The Peace is often the least hospitable time for guests. From my role as Presider of worship, I have regularly seen this. The Rev. Gunn writes: “My experience when I visit congregations is disturbingly consistent: a couple of people give me perfunctory greeting, and then I’m left standing there for several minutes while the regulars chat each other up. The Peace doesn’t appear to be a time to welcome strangers . . .” It seems like a very friendly time if you attend regularly and/or are a member, but not so much if you’re new. The next time you visit another church for worship, I would encourage you to pay attention to how it feels to be a “stranger” there.
3. The aim of liturgy is not community among worshipers. “Rather our liturgy is for God and the whole world. Liturgy does not mean “work of the people” but rather “work for the public good.” . . . Reconciling with our neighbors before we share Communion matters.”
4. There is a place to carry on the stated goal of greeting one another and “building community”. That place is coffee hour. Our worship has a function. It is to bring us to Jesus and to feed us so we can share the Good News with the world.
5. We can do better. “Our world is in desperate need of reconciliation, and here the mission of the church is essential, “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” . . . Liturgy, like discipleship more broadly, is not about us. Liturgy and the Christian life are about Jesus: we seek to follow him and invite others to do the same.”
Friendly conversation and getting to know each other does have its place in our common life. Trinity is blessed to have willing and faithful people who regularly host weekly coffee hour. Together, let’s make a concerted effort to use that time and space to build relationships and strengthen community. In peace – Carenda+ [The link for The Rev. Gunn’s complete post is found on the Website Links page at the end of this newsletter].
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June 4th we will celebrate the baptism of Linus David Alleman at our regular worship service. We will be having a luncheon after the service and all are invited. Come and join us in welcoming this newest member to the worldwide Body of Christ.
June 11th we will be have our Parish Picnic at the Hamilton Ruritan Park on Edenville Rd. The worship service will begin at 10:00 with lunch following it. This is always a great time enjoying the service in nature and sharing delicious food afterwards. As usual the church will provide meats, drinks, and set-ups. A sign-up sheet in on the table in the cross aisle of the church.
PARISH LIFE
FUNDRAISING
Lobster feast- Due to scheduling conflicts with volunteers the Lobster Feast will be moved to August or September. We will keep you informed.
Yard Sale- Aug. 4 & 5. Now is the time to start cleaning out the house, attic, garage, shed or whatever! We will start accepting items July 24th. Set up will begin on Monday, July 31st. and 5:00. If you need to have items picked up please call Peggy in the office and let her know. Someone will get back to you.
TRINITY
LOBSTER FEAST
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WELCOME BABY ALLEMAN
LINKED RESOURCES: (be sure to click CTRL button on your keyboard while clicking on links below)
To visit Trinity’s website, http://www.trinityepiscopalchambersburg.org/ To pray Morning Prayer, http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html To read the Sunday Scripture lessons for June in advance: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/APentDay_RCL.html http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/ATrinity_RCL.html http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp6_RCL.html http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp7_RCL.html Read Bishop Scanlan’s weekly Friday blog http://compasspointsmappingtheway.blogspot.com/ To visit the Diocese of Central PA website: http://www.diocesecpa.org/ Online courses on a wide array of spiritual and theological topics https://www.churchnext.tv/ Try praying with these online resources https://pray-as-you-go.org/home/ Varied resources to explore spiritual life http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ Video - “The most important 6 minutes of the worship service” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-o0rTBE5sU&feature=youtu.be Blog post: The Rev. Scott Dunn - “The Peace and how we fail to pass it.” https://www.sevenwholedays.org/2014/09/15/the-peace-and-how-we-fail-to-pass-it/
Newsletter articles and items for the June Issue are due before May 24th to the church email address ([email protected]) or parish office. Thank you for the good news!
RESOURCE LINKS TO WEBSITES FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND DIOCESAN NEWS
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2017
JUNE 4, 2017 JUNE 11, 2017
Altar Guild Ann Loomis/Anne Gale Bob & Cathi Pyatt
Chalice Judith Schwenk Cheryl Stearn
Lector Sara Kent Bob Pyatt
Lector Misty McDowell Wade Kinnard
Acolyte Bill Wenerd Anne Gale
Intercessor Ann Loomis Rick Cooper
Greeters Ann & Jack Dortch Duane Bidlack/Carol Cooper
Ushers Ann & Jack Dortch Duane Bidlack/Carol Cooper
Vestry Depositor Jack Dortch Jack Dortch
JUNE 18, 2017 JUNE 25, 2017 (Morning Prayer)
Altar Guild Carol Cooper/Janet Berry Bob & Cathi Pyatt
Chalice Paula Frey Officiant -Deacon Pete Co-officiant—Miguel Torres
Lector Sandy Snyder Debbie Cornell
Lector Sandy Powers June Baransky
Acolyte Anne Gale Lector -Deacon Pete
Intercessor Ann Loomis Rick Cooper
Greeters Elaine Bushman/ Ann Wagner Carolyn Baker/Ruth Alpaugh
Ushers Elaine Bushman/Ann Wagner Carolyn Baker/Ruth Alpaugh
Vestry Depositor Jack Dortch Jack Dortch
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June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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FREE B’fast 8:00-9:00am
ESL Classes-9:30 am
Girl Scouts (P. Hall) 4:30-6:00 pm
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Holy Eucharist with/Baptism — 9:30 am
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Bell Choir ( P. Hall) 5:00 pm
Toastmasters Club (P. Hall) 7:00-9:00 pm
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Healing Service w/Eucharist (Church) 12:00 Noon
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FREE B’fast 8:00-9:00am
ESL Classes-9:30 am
Girl Scouts (P. Hall) 4:30-6:00 pm
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Property Work Day
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Lunch will be
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Holy Eucharist 10:00 am (Parish Picnic) at Hamilton Ruritan Park
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Bell Choir ( P. Hall) 5:00 pm
Toastmasters Club (P. Hall) 7:00-9:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm (Church)
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Healing Service w/Eucharist (Church) 12:00 Noon
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FREE B’fast 8:00-9:00am
ESL Classes-9:30 am
Girl Scouts (P. Hall) 4:30-6:00 pm
Vestry Meeting at 5:30 pm
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Bell Choir ( P. Hall) 5:00 pm
Toastmasters Club (P. Hall) 7:00-9:00 pm
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Healing Service w/Eucharist (Church) 12:00 Noon
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Girl Scouts (P. Hall) 4:30-6:00 pm
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Toastmasters Club (P. Hall) 7:00-9:00 pm
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Girl Scouts (P. Hall) 4:30-6:00 pm
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Trinity Legacy Society One of the most important ways that you may express your personal commitment to the mission and work of the Trinity Episcopal Church is by making a gift through your will or trust that will provide future generations resources to continue God’s mission and ministry here in Chambersburg.
Please consider becoming a member of the Trinity Legacy Society. Yellow flyers explaining your options for providing a legacy gift are found in the cross aisle. Please become a founding member of the Trinity Episcopal Church Legacy Society.
The planned giving committee continues to work in development of a Trinity Episcopal Church Legacy Society. Past legacy gifts have meant so much to the continued ministry and mission of our parish. We have been working with Mr. Ken Quigley from the Episcopal Church Foundation to develop documents and educational programs. Stay tuned for more information.
We want to wish the following folks a Happy Birthday:
Miguel Torres (06/06)
Cameron Dale (06/08)
Emilee Stine (06/08)
Anne Gale (06/10)
Evelyn Koster (06/12)
Tim McCarl (06/12)
Trinity Episcopal Church
58 South Second Street
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
717-264-6351
Rector’s email: [email protected]
Office email: [email protected]
Website: www.trinitychambersburg.org
Brooke Holoviak (06/14)
Bobbie Stine (06/14)
Charles Farris (06/15)
Benjamin Gabler (06/22)
Ann Loomis (06/24)
Barbara Briggs (06/26)
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A TRINITY “WISH LIST”
Trinity continues to be blessed by the financial pledges and gifts of our faithful and regular members and contributors. We are currently meeting our financial obligations. And there are always maintenance needs for our aging and vigorously used buildings. Through the aid of a diocesan operating grant, soon we will see several much needed upgrades made to the parish hall kitchen – new flooring, center island, hand washing sink, countertops, and fire suppression hood. The parish hall is an important place for much vital ministry, both within the parish and in hospitality and partnering offered to the Chambersburg community.
We have received annual diocesan operating grants for several years, which have enabled us to make important renovations to the property and grounds, including the beautiful handicap accessible walkways and doors. It is uncertain how much longer we will be eligible to receive these grants, so it is wise to continue to do future planning through regular sharing of a church “wish list”.
Here is a beginning list of items to which anyone may contribute. All gifts will be gratefully received!
New choir music $25/anthem
Large print Book of Common Prayer $40
Lamp for the church piano $60-90
Training for Godly Play curriculum $175
New flooring for the parish hall $1,500 (estimate)
Structured wiring with church & parish hall interface Cost still to be determined ($1,000+)
There is still time for you to reserve a place to join the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, November 7-15. Reservations are needed by June 30th. Please contact Cheryl Stearn if interested.
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