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Pastor Pipho’s Perspective & Congregational Council Update

As Pastor and Council President we are writing a shared article to offer our perspective on

the Special Congregational Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 14 at 11:15 a.m. in

Jeppson Hall. The meeting’s two agenda items: [1] a second required vote on

Constitutional changes approved at the January 2018 Annual Congregational Meeting and

[2] the Council’s recommendation to the Congregation of adding a full-time lay minister of

youth, families, and outreach to the ministry staff that includes Pastor Nathan Pipho and

Cantor Mark Mummert.

For more information about the ministry staffing proposal, we invite you to attend Info

Sessions scheduled for Sundays, September 30 and October 7 at both 9 a.m. (in the Chapel)

and 11:15 a.m. (in the Nave). These sessions will be led by members of the Council and

Transition Team and are opportunities for reflection, discussion, and Q & A. We hope you

will take advantage of one or more of these sessions prior to the Special Meeting.

We know that for some a ministry staffing proposal that does not include calling a second

(either full-time or part-time) pastor may come as a surprise. For some it may be

disheartening and/or disappointing. These views were voiced among the Council as we

considered this proposal during our July, August, and September meetings. For the reasons

stated below, however, we are excited about the proposal for ministry staffing and would

like to share the reasons for our excitement.

The proposal…

1. maintains high quality Sunday morning worship and preaching that are hallmarks of

Trinity’s ministry. Pastor Nathan will continue as the preaching voice on Sunday

mornings and Cantor Mark will continue to lead congregational song and the Trinity

Choir. In Pastor Nathan’s absence, supply pastors from the New England Synod pulpit

supply list, including Pastor Cliff Gerber, will be contracted to preach God’s Word and

preside at the sacraments. This ministry staffing model faithfully maintains inspiring

worship that proclaims God’s Word through word, sacraments, and song.

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2. maintains responsive pastoral care for all members and is committed to caring for

Trinity’s homebound and shut-in members. Pastor Nathan will continue to respond to

requests for pastoral care and will continue working with the TLC Care Team and

Eucharistic Ministers to make sure all members are receiving the sacrament, are held in

prayer, and remain connected to the ministry of the congregation. If you would like a

visit from Pastor Nathan, and/or a visit from a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Pastor

Nathan and/or Merrie Gerber, Chair of the TLC Care Team. Pastoral Care remains a

priority and this plan is committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all

members in times of personal crisis, sickness, tragedy, and death.

3. is a product of Transition Team conversations held this spring that engaged nearly 100

members of Trinity in 13 focus groups. Among those who participated in these focus

groups, the most commonly shared hopes are that Trinity will strengthen the

relationships with our youth and younger families and will also engage in outreach to

connect to the Worcester community in new ways. The most commonly expressed fear

is that Trinity will decline in numbers, financial resources, and relevance. Summaries of

each of the 13 focus groups and the Transition Team’s report to the Council are available

upon request.

We believe that a full-time minister of youth, families, and outreach is our best path going

forward to build on these hopes and address these fears, allowing Trinity to faithfully

connect with its neighbors, establish new relationships with its diverse neighborhood,

and commit to witnessing to the gospel in timely and relevant ways. In addition to

community outreach, this full-time position should also encourage more opportunities

for educational social programs for our youth and younger families. We believe this is

the way the Holy Spirit is calling us to grow the ministry of Trinity Church and expand

the number of people experiencing the Good News of God’s love in Christ. We believe

this plan best serves the hopes of members that Trinity be a place growing in faith, love,

hope, size, and outreach.

4. offers the possibility of expanding on a ministry staff that Pastor Eric VanLeeuween

once called “an embarrassment of riches.” We are excited to consider the possibility of

Jena Hardy as a candidate for this full time position. In addition to effectiveness in her

current ministry with the Congregation as Director of Youth & Family Ministry (a half-

time position) and Director of Elm Park Ministries Urban Day Camp, Jena has served

Synod congregations as a Congregational Coach and leader in the “Doing What Matters

Program.” Additionally, Jena participated in the ELCA “Young Adults in Global

Mission” program where she served for a year as an outreach minister for ten Methodist

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congregations in Manchester, England. We believe a full time ministry staff of Pastor

Nathan, Cantor Mark, and Jena Hardy is a ministry staff rich in unique experience, skills,

and passions and is one that will serve Trinity well in a variety of ways.

5. is supported by the Office of the Bishop. In responding to the ministry staffing proposal,

Pastor Sara Anderson, Associate to Bishop James Hazelwood of the New England Synod,

wrote to the Trinity Executive Committee saying “a note of encouragement and enthusiasm

for your willingness to experiment with new options and staffing structures. It is increasingly

both a necessary AND (emphasis original) transformative option for congregations … You have

my encouragement and a blessing for your ministry.”

Additionally, Pastor Anderson said this about Jena Hardy: “She’s a strong, gifted, and

capable leader and a blessing to the church at large. It sounds like you anticipate honoring and

utilizing those gifts for the good of your community. I believe Jena will serve you well.”

Pastor Anderson also noted that the New England Synod, like the ELCA, is experiencing

greater demand for pastors than supply. In the past year, the Synod requested eight first-

call pastors but only received two. The pool of pastoral candidates with the specific gifts,

passions, and call for ministry with youth, families, and outreach is even smaller.

6. is both a responsible and strategic use of Trinity financial resources. Due to the good

work of the Finance Committee and Treasurer, Scott Baeder, we have an up-to-date and

accurate picture of our financial situation. The truth is that a ministry staff that includes

three full time positions (whether it be the proposed scenario or an alternative scenario

of two pastors + cantor) is becoming a financial stretch for this congregation. The Good

News, however, is that Trinity has financial resources. With strategic stewardship of our

resources, a strong financial pledge campaign this fall, and in thoughtful budgeting for

this year and beyond, we can fund this staffing scenario in a way that is responsible and

faithful to our call as disciples. We look forward to presenting a 2019 Operating Budget

to the Congregation at our January 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting reflecting these

goals.

Those are just a few of the reasons we are excited about this plan. We believe it is an exciting

proposal that helps us “To Welcome, Proclaim, and Serve in Christ’s Name” in new and exciting

ways. We believe it honors what we know all members want for this congregation: that

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church remain a strong community of disciples growing in

faith in Jesus Christ and proclaiming the Gospel to this generation and generations to come.

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We thank you for your prayerful and thoughtful consideration, and we look forward to

responding to any and all questions/concerns you might have about this proposal. Please

feel free to reach out to us personally, and/or attend the info sessions on September 30 and

October 7.

Faithfully yours in Christ,

The Rev. Nathan D. Pipho Thom Tarquinio

Pastor Council President

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***** NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING *****

Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 11:15 a.m.

Jeppson Hall

Agenda:

1) Second required vote on Constitutional changes approved at the January 2018

Annual Congregational Meeting

2) Vote on the Ministry Staffing plan of Pastor + Cantor + Youth, Family, Outreach

Minister proposed by the Congregational Council

Info Sessions will be held on Sundays, September 30 and October 7 at both 9 a.m. (in the

Chapel) and 11:15 a.m. (in the Nave) for conversation and reflection on the Ministry Staffing

plan proposed by the Congregational Council. Members of the Transition Team and

Council will lead the sessions. Please plan on attending one (or more) of these sessions for

conversation and reflection prior to the Special Meeting on October 14.

Questions can be directed to the Congregational Council: Thom Tarquinio, President; Susan

Brown, Vice-President; Dale Mattice, Secretary; Scott Baeder, Treasurer, The Rev. Nathan

Pipho, Pastor; Mark Mummert, Cantor; Alivia Burns, Nancy Fontneau, Jennifer O’Connor,

Chris Pavasaris, Anastasia Ranese, Sulma Rubert-Silva, Jacob Schur, Joel Schur, Jessica

Sutherland, and Judy Willoughby.

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Pastor Nathan is on-call and will be responding to pastoral emergencies on Columbus

Day. He may be reached by phone at (617) 388-5636 or email at [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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Blessings around the Font in October: We will gather around the font at the conclusion of

the 10 a.m. Sunday liturgy to bless and give thanks for our various baptismal callings.

Blessings in October:

October 7 – Welcome Desk Staff

October 14 – Special Congregational Meeting

October 21 – Candidates for public office and all voters

October 28 – Confirmation & Commitment Sunday

If you have any ideas of groups or teams of people who might be recognized, blessed, and

appreciated in a similar way, please reach out to Pastor Nathan or Cantor Mark.

Faith Formation for All Ages Sunday School for children up to grade 6 … 9-9:45 a.m. –

Classroom ce-214

Youth Forum … 9-9:45 a.m. – Youth Room: with Jena Hardy.

Sunday Adult Forum … 9 – 9:50 a.m. – Library Watch for further details for the forum

organized by Pastor Cliff Gerber, Carter Lindberg and Jessica Sutherland.

Tuesday Bible Study … 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Golden Room Mark Mummert will be

leading this study group about the lectionary readings used each Sunday.

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study … 8 – 9 a.m. – Golden Room This group meets

weekly to read and discuss the lessons to be read in the upcoming liturgies on Sunday

morning. Contact Dave Horn at [email protected] for more details.

The Way: By Heart … Sunday, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Library

Wednesday, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. – Library

Mark Mummert is the leader for this study of Luther’s small catechism.

Blessing of the Animals

To mark The Day of St. Francis on the church's calendar,

Trinity will combine A Blessing of the Animals & Midweek Eucharist

On Wednesday, October 3 at 6 p.m.

Along with celebrating and blessing those of God's creatures that are dear to us, we will also

remember and celebrate our calling to love and care for all of God's creation. This festive

gathering will take place on the Trinity green (weather permitting). There will be a fellowship

supper to follow and treat bags for our pet friends. Everyone is invited to come and to bring

with them "all creatures great and small."


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Preparing for All Saints Sunday: This month we prepare to remember those in our parish

and in our lives who have died in faith and now rest in the Lord. Votive candles and a Book

of Life are placed in the Nave. You may wish to light a candle in celebration of new life for

those whom you have loved. In addition, you may also wish to write the name(s) of those

whom you are remembering in the Book of Life. On November 4, All Saints Sunday, our

prayers include those in our parish community who have died during this past year, along

with the whole communion of saints in heaven and on earth.

September 7, 2018

Dear members and friends of Trinity,

I pray that these near autumn days find you enjoying the many blessings of this life. Jim and I are

well, and continue to marvel at the croplands and big sky that is so characteristic of the plains.

I am writing to share with you the news that my mother, Shirley Ann Wiese, died on Thursday,

September 6, 2018. She was so beautifully cared for at The Neighborhoods, a nursing home here in

Brookings, South Dakota. She was able, with the aid of her walker, to navigate her daily life and was

blessedly lucid until just days ago. (She whupped us at crossword puzzles!)

In the days surrounding her 90th birthday on August 14th, my mother was feted with four different

parties: one with her sisters in Iowa, one with the residents of The Neighborhoods, one with her

lifelong church friends and one with family members in the area. Needless to say, she was overjoyed

and grateful to be surrounded by such love and appreciation.

Jim and I thank you for your faithful prayers and concern offered over these past months. In Christ’s

church we never journey alone and we are so grateful that our journey has been with you. God bless

you and keep you always and give you great joy and strength as you continue to welcome, serve and

proclaim new life in Christ from the corner of Salisbury and Lancaster.

In God’s peace,

Susan and Jim Nachtigal

“When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into to his death. We were buried therefore with him by

baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life.

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like

his.” (ELW Funeral Liturgy)

Obituary link:

http://www.rudesfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/RudesF1/obit.cgi?user=92252026_SWiese

UPDATE FROM PASTOR NACHTIGAL

http://www.rudesfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/RudesF1/obit.cgi?user=92252026_SWiese

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Message from Bishop Hazelwood on September 18, 2018-

Urgent need for U.S. to resume financial support to Augusta Victoria Hospital

In recent days, I have read of the news that impacts our companion church of the Evangelical Lutheran

Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Our brothers and sisters in the Lutheran congregations of Palestine

are in danger of losing medical treatment through the East Bank Hospital System in Jerusalem.

The White House has made the decision to withhold $25 million from the network that includes the

Augusta Victoria Hospital. These are funds that have already received congressional approval.

Regardless of one’s political affiliation, I believe that as people of faith we must put the welfare of people,

especially the most vulnerable, above politics. Therefore, I am asking you to join with me, Presiding Bishop

Elizabeth Eaton, and Lutherans all across this church to write to the White House and your congressional

leaders. Ask them to reinstate the funding for East Jerusalem hospitals.

What should I write? As a person of faith who is concerned with the welfare of all people, I urge you to

call for full restoration of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, including the release of funds designated

for the East Jerusalem hospitals.

Where to send it? https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ or https://www.senate.gov/senators/states.htm

For whom shall I pray? Pray for the patients, nurses, doctors, orderlies, custodians of the Augusta Victoria

Hospital in East Jerusalem, as well as the work of the Lutheran World Federation.

Where can I learn more? https://jerusalem.lutheranworld.org/updates

Thank you for your urgent attention to this humanitarian crisis, which can be averted.

New Series

Poetry at Trinity

Tuesday, October 16, 7:12p.m.--8:30p.m.

(monthly on third Tuesdays)

Your Invitation

To Join Others for

a group discussion for engaging poetry

discover poetry anew

refreshing the vibrancy in daily living making new connections

to ourselves, to neighbors, to nature, to spirituality

Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster, Worcester

Doug Behm, facilitator

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+ Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church +

Wednesday, October 3 Commemoration of Francis of Assisi, renewer of the

church, 1226 / Blessing of Animals

6 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Trinity Common)

Sunday, October 7 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 27B

Commemoration of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, pastor in North America, 1787

Genesis 2:18-24 Created for relationship

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 God has spoken by a son

Mark 10:2-16 Teaching on marriage

Psalmody: Psalm 8 You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5)

Hymn of the Day: Hymn 603, God, When Human Bonds Are Broken, MERTON

This Sunday’s gospel reading includes both stern words about divorce and gracious words

about little children. Come to worship to hear both law and gospel, both God’s call to the

ethical life and God’s welcome of all of us who cannot fully obey.

8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist (Christ Chapel)

10 a.m. – Holy Eucharist (Nave)

Wednesday, October 10

6 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Nave)

Sunday, October 14 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 28B

Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Turn from injustice to the poor

Hebrews 4:12-16 Approach the throne of grace

Mark 10:17-31 Teaching on wealth and reward

Psalmody: Psalm 90:12-17 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts

to wisdom. (Ps. 90:12)

Hymn of the Day: Hymn 678, God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending, RUSTINGTON

In the gospel reading on this coming Sunday, Jesus tells a questioner to sell what he owns

and give the money to the poor. What does this mean for us? Come to worship to hear the

word and to receive grace from God.



Wednesday, October 17 Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist


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Sunday, October 21 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost – Lectionary 29B

Isaiah 53:4-12 The suffering servant

Hebrews 5:1-10 Through suffering Christ saves

Mark 10:35-45 Warnings to ambitious disciples

Psalmody: Psalm 91:9-19 You have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your

habitation. (Ps. 91:9)

Hymn of the Day: Hymn 637, Holy God, Holy and Glorious, NELSON

We are half a year away from Holy Week, yet there is much in the readings for this coming Sunday

that reminds us of Good Friday. Indeed, every Sunday we stand at the foot of the cross. Come join

the assembly there.



Wednesday, October 24 Commemoration of hymnwriters: Nicolai, Heermann, and

Gerhardt


Sunday, October 28 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / Reformation Sunday

Jeremiah 31:7-9 The remnant of Israel is gathered

Hebrews 7:23-28 Christ, the merciful high priest

Mark 10:46-52 Christ heals blind Bartimaeus

Psalmody: Psalm 126 Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:5)

Hymn of the Day: Hymn 673, God, Whose Almighty Word, ITALIAN HYMN

This coming Sunday the gospel reading tells the story of a blind man who cries out to Jesus for

mercy and for healing. Come to worship to join Bartimaeus in such prayers. We also remember

the anniversary of the Reformation and pray for the ongoing reform of the church.



Wednesday, October 31 Reformation Day


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PARISH STAFF CONTACTS Parish Office: (508) 753-2989

Jeff Burch Building Manager

[email protected]

Deadline for November 2018 Issue: Monday, October 22, 2018

TRINITY CONGREGATION COUNCIL

Officers: Other Council Members:

To contact someone on the Council, e-mail [email protected] and the Parish Office will forward the messages; or mail your note to

Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester, MA 01609-3152.

Thom Tarquinio President [email protected] Susan Brown Vice President [email protected] Dale Mattice Secretary [email protected] Scott Baeder Treasurer [email protected]

Alivia Burns Nancy Fontneau Mark Mummert Jennifer O’Connor Christopher Pavasaris The Rev. Nathan Pipho Ana Ranese Sulma Rubert-Silva Jacob Schur Joel Schur Jessica Sutherland Judy Willoughby

The Rev. Nathan D. Pipho Pastor

(617) 388-5636 [email protected]

The Rev. Clifford Gerber

Transitional Pastor (508) 688-4763

[email protected]

Mary B. Creager Director, TLC Christian Preschool

[email protected]

Mark Mummert Cantor

[email protected]

Jena Hardy

Director, Youth & Family Ministry [email protected]

Karen Allen Office Manager

[email protected]

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Serving for the Month of October

October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28

Lector

8 AM Jacob Schur Karen Short Loret Schur Rich Osterfield

Lector

10 AM TBD TBD TBD TBD

Assisting

Minister Dale Mattice

Edward Van

Corbach John Trobaugh Beth Axelson

Communion

Assistant

Ana Ranese

Ed Menard

Libby Stone

John Trobaugh

Dale Mattice

Scott Mueller

Joyce Danielson

Cole Mueller

Crucifer Ed Menard John Trobaugh Scott Mueller Cole Mueller

Greeters Ken Johnson

Judy Willoughby

Ken Johnson

Judy Willoughby

Hjordis West

Edi Levin

Pauline Belanger

Lois Mangse-

Pakula

Ushers

Gordon Wallat

Gary Oja

Carl Robertson

Beth Axelson

Robert Burns

Vincent

Eovacious

Beth Axelson

Max Guertin

Maureen Stake

Grace Mueller

Cole Mueller

Beth Axelson

Gordon Wallat

Gary Oja

Carl Robertson

Max Guertin

Acolytes Tyler Leino

Beverly Leino

Ryan Trobaugh

Davian Sawyer Emilio Silva-Rosa

Sophia Silva-Rosa

Kate Noroian

Greg Noroian

Sacristan Beth Axelson Patty Cummings

Karen Short

Ed Menard

Carl Robertson

Susan Brown Peggy Moskowitz

Bread Baker Nancy Fontneau Lori Doyle Nancy Fontneau The Noroians

TV Ministry

Paul Foster

Sandy Pike

Paul Gustafson

Richard Grusell

Paul Foster

Sandy Pike Paul Gustafson

Paul Foster


Richard Grusell

Paul Foster


Coffee

Fellowship Nina Behm Katherine Duffy Judy Willoughby Rebecca Circle

Checks or money orders may be sent to:

Lutheran Disaster Response

P.O. Box 1809

Merrifield, VA 22116-8009

Please write "Hurricane Response" on your

check memo line. You are also welcome to

give by phone at (800) 638-3522 or online to

https://community.elca.org/hurricane-relief.

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CALENDAR FOR OCTOBERMonday October 1, 2018

3pm Executive Committee 6:30pm Together We Can (NA) 7pm Mutual Ministry 7pm Volleyball 7:15pm Salisbury Singers Rehearsal

7:30pm Stewardship Committee

Tuesday October 2, 2018

11am Bible Study 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm Adult Basketball 7pm Ministry Cabinet Meeting

Wednesday October 3, 2018

8am Men's Bible Study 5:15pm Trinity Junior Choristers Rehearsal

6pm Mid-Week Eucharist/Blessing of Animals

6:30pm Fellowship Supper 7pm Diamonds from the Dust Rehearsal

7pm TEC School PTO Meeting 7:15pm Finance Committee 7:15pm The Way: By Heart 7:15pm TLC Youth Basketball 7:30pm CoDA

Thursday October 4, 2018

5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm TOPS 6pm Trinity Handbells 7pm Trinity Choir

Friday October 5, 2018 No Scheduled Meetings

Saturday October 6, 2018

6:30am Korean Presbyterian Worship

10am Farmer's Market Farmstand

10am Holy Land Travelers Sunday October 7, 2018

20th Sunday after Pentecost Food Collection Sunday for Carty Cupboard

8am Holy Eucharist 9am Adult Forum/Youth Forum/Sunday School

9am Baptism Life Together Group

9am Info Session for Congregation

10am Holy Eucharist 11am Coffee Hour 11:15am Info Session for Congregation

11:45am Korean Presbyterian Church

11:45am The Way: By Heart

Monday October 8, 2018

Columbus Day (TLC Closed)

7pm Council Meeting 7:15pm Salisbury Singers Rehearsal


11am Bible Study 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm Adult Basketball 7:30pm Concert: Damin Spritzer, Organist


8am Men's Bible Study 10am Trinity Tots 5:15pm Trinity Junior Choristers Rehearsal

6pm Mid-Week Eucharist 6:30pm Fellowship Supper 7pm Diamonds from the Dust Rehearsal

7:15pm The Way: By Heart 7:15pm TLC Youth Basketball 7:30pm CoDA



Friday October 12, 2018

No Scheduled Meetings Saturday October 13, 2018


9am TLC Quilting Group 10am Diamonds from the Dust Rehearsal

10am Farmer's Market Farmstand

12:30pm Children's Yoga Sunday October 14, 2018

21st Sunday after Pentecost 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Adult & Youth Forum/Sunday School


9am Sunday School 9am Youth Forum 10am Holy Eucharist 11am Coffee Hour 11:15am Special Congregational Meeting

11:45am Korean Presbyterian Church


6:30pm Together We Can (NA) 7pm Volleyball 7:15pm Salisbury Singers Rehearsal

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11am Bible Study 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm Adult Basketball 7:12pm Poetry at Trinity



6pm Mid-Week Eucharist 6:30pm Fellowship Supper 7:15pm The Way: By Heart 7:15pm TLC Youth Basketball 7:30pm CoDA


10am Anna Circle 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm TOPS 6pm Trinity Handbells 7pm Trinity Choir


Trinity News Deadline Saturday October 20, 2018


10am Diamonds From the Dust Rehearsal

10am TEC School Halloween MakerFaire

12:30pm Children's Yoga Sunday October 21, 2018

22nd Sunday after Pentecost 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Adult & Youth Forum/Sunday School


10am Holy Eucharist 11am Coffee Hour 11:45am Korean Presbyterian Church

11:45am The Way: By Heart 3pm Youth to Cathedral in the Night

4pm Diamonds From the Dust Concert


9am TLC Preschool Advisory Comm

6:30pm Together We Can (NA) 7pm Volleyball 7:15pm Salisbury Singers Rehearsal


11am Bible Study 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm Adult Basketball


8am Men's Bible Study 2pm Ascentria Town Meeting 5:15pm Trinity Junior Choristers Rehearsal

6pm Mid-Week Eucharist 6:30pm Fellowship Supper 7:15pm The Way: By Heart 7:30pm CoDA




8:30am Worc. Connection Family Res Ctr

6pm Family Costume Party Saturday October 27, 2018


9am TLC Quilting Group 10am Trinity Choir Rehearsal (Durufle)

12:30pm Children's Yoga 2pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal (MacMillan)

Sunday October 28, 2018

23rd Sunday after Pentecost 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Adult & Youth Forum/Sunday School


10am Holy Eucharist 11am Coffee Hour 11:45am Korean Presbyterian Church

11:45am The Way: By Heart Monday October 29, 2018

Trinity News Mailing 6:30pm Together We Can (NA) 7pm TLC Choir & St. John Schola Rehearsal

7pm Volleyball 7:15pm Salisbury Singers Rehearsal


11am Bible Study 5:30pm Clemente Child Care 6pm Adult Basketball



6pm Mid-Week Eucharist 6:30pm Fellowship Supper 7:30pm CoDA

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SACRAMENTS AND VISITATIONS

The administration of the sacraments, visitation of the sick and homebound and instruction

of the faithful are among our principal pastoral concerns. To serve the Trinity community

as faithfully as possible the following schedule is provided to help you in your planning.

The Sacrament

of Holy Baptism

Preparation for

Marriage

New Parish

Members

Hospital & Home

Communion

Follow Trinity Church on Social Media!

Facebook.com/tlcworcester

Twitter: @tlcworcester

Instagram: trinityworcester

Baptisms are celebrated on five festival days during

the church year:

All Saints Sunday (November 4, 2018)

Baptism of Our Lord (January 13, 2019)

The Great Vigil of Easter (April 20, 2019)

Pentecost Sunday (June 9, 2019)

Mary, Mother of Our Lord (August 11, 2019)

To arrange for a baptism contact Pastor Nathan well

in advance.

Couples desiring to be married at Trinity should

contact the pastoral staff at least six months in

advance. A sequence of three preparatory classes is

required, the scheduling of which should be

confirmed when the date of the marriage is

established.

Persons interested in joining the parish should

indicate their desire to the pastoral staff, be regular at

worship and plan to attend a New Member Class.

Kindly contact the parish office when a family

member or friend is admitted to the hospital or when

illness or injury prevents church attendance and the

Sacrament is desired.

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CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

Gertrude Goetting 9.October

Alice Hendrickson 18.October

Janet Fenuccio 23.October

Gordon Wallat 25.October

Lorraine Fortunato 27.October

Barbara Hogan 28.October

June Lindsay 30.October

ANNIVERSARIES

Scott Mueller and Maureen Stake 9.October

Paul and Cynthia Foster 15.October

Bruce and Joanne Westlund 26.October

PASTORAL ACTS

FUNERALS Norman Olson (died 19.August)

Edna Hill 15.September

Birthdays and anniversaries are noted each month after persons have reached the age of 80

or have been married for twenty-five years or more. Thereafter anniversaries are noted in

five-year increments until couples celebrate fifty years, and then every year after fifty years

is reached. If we missed your special date, know that the error was unintentional, and

inform the parish office so that the record may be corrected.

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Briefly Noted

Remember, First Sunday Is Food Sunday! Please bring your non-perishable food items to

Trinity on October 7 and November 4. On these Sundays, the items you bring may be put

in the grocery cart located in the hallway outside of Jeppson Hall. Your food donations go

to Carty Cupboard. The items they are looking for include spaghetti and sauce, ready-to-

eat soups, tuna fish, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, rice, canned vegetables and canned fruit.

Thank you for helping those in need!

Farmers Market Farmstand continues! The Farmer’s Market Farmstand is still at the far

end of Trinity’s Parking lot near the Institute Road entrance every Saturday from 10 a.m. to

2:30 p.m. with the final day for sales on October 13. This farmstand is sponsored by Dick’s

Market Gardens in Lunenberg. There will be plants, fruits and vegetables as they become

available during the season. New items become available every weekend so come again

and again!

Trinity Travelers Has Openings for Tuesday, December 11 to Aqua Turf, CT for Holiday

Winter Wishes and luncheon. Departure is at 9 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. Contact Judy

Rogers at (508) 304-8008 or Beth Axelson.

Prayer Chain: We currently have a group of members in a prayer chain which means that

they are praying daily for those on our prayer list as well as for any urgent prayers that may

be needed for those in a crisis situation. If you have an urgent need for prayer, please

contact Peggy Moskowitz at (508) 892-9640 or at [email protected]. Peggy will then

alert the group to add the name to their daily prayers. If you would like to add a name to

the prayer list but it is not a crisis situation, please contact Karen Allen in the office at (508)

753-2989 or at [email protected].

Property Committee Next Project: Thanks to private donations, Trinity has been able to

replace the windows in Jeppson Hall and replace the carpeting in the chapel. Now the next

project will be to replace the carpeting in the library. The cost is $4,000. Currently this

carpeting has been overstretched and is rippling in spots that may cause some to fall. If you

wish to donate toward this project, please be sure to note in the memo line, “For Library

Carpeting” so the total collected may be tracked. These donations may be placed in the

collection plate or mailed to the parish office. If you have any questions about this, please

talk with Ed Menard, chair of the Property Committee or email him at [email protected].

Your help in accomplishing this is greatly appreciated.

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Pride Parade on September 8: There was a great turn out for the Pride Parade on Saturday,

September 8. Trinity provided water for the walkers on their way to Worcester Common. As

one can see from the pictures, it was a beautiful day!

RECAP OF SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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Actual Pledges Given vs. Budgeted Pledges

As of September 19, 2018, the Finance Committee reported

we had received pledges totaling $242,986 vs a projected

budgeted total of $243,666.

Trinity Kick-off Sunday, September 16

Thanks to everyone who helped plan, set-up, donated food and cleaned up for the picnic.

Many attended and the weather was great to hold the picnic on the green. Trinity was

blessed with such a joyous event!

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2018 Women's Weekend at Calumet: This year’s theme is “Water of Life.” There are three

weekends: November 2-4 with Rev. Susan Nachtigal, formerly of Trinity Lutheran, Worcester

November 9-11 with Rev. Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt of Bethlehem Lutheran,

Sturbridge, MA

November 16-18 with Rev. Maria Hammons of Emanuel Lutheran, Manchester, NH

More details will be coming about which weekend members of Trinity will be attending. Please

contact Lisa Stone at (774) 303-3517 or email [email protected] with any questions. There

are flyers available on the table in the hallway outside of Jeppson Hall. Hope you can join us!

Cathedral In the Night (CITN) -- Sunday, October 21: The youth from LIPY are going to CITN in

Northampton, MA to worship and participate in their ministry. Stay after church to help make the

meal that we're bringing to CITN. We'll return to the church at around 8:30 p.m. We're collecting

blankets and sleeping bags to take with us. Let Jena know if you want to go so we can make sure

we have enough transportation.

Halloween Fun: On Friday, October 26, wear your "church-appropriate" costume to Trinity.

6 p.m. -- Anyone of any age is welcome to watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (rated PG)

on the big screen in Jeppson Hall. Popcorn will be provided!

7:30 p.m. -- 9 p.m. Music & games for middle & high school youth

Dear Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for the lovely quilt that was

delivered to me at Knollwood Nursing Center at Briarwood. The bright colors and beautiful design

are noticed by everyone who comes into my room. I was very touched by your gift, and appreciate

your kindness and thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Edna Hill. (Note: Edna died on Sunday, September

9 with her funeral on September 15.)

Warm blankets and sleeping bags needed: Do you have any gently used warm blankets or extra

sleeping bags at home? Between now and October 21, the youth will be collecting them so that

they can be distributed at Cathedral In The Night (CITN). CITN is a church that meets out on the

streets in Northampton, MA. Many of its members are experiencing homelessness. With winter

right around the corner, they need as many layers as possible to keep from freezing. Thanks in

advance for your clean blankets and sleeping bags. You may make a monetary donation to go

toward this ministry by writing the check to Trinity Lutheran Church with “CITN” in the memo

line. This will be appreciated, too! Please see Jena for more information.

YOUTH

THANK YOU

COMMUNITY OUTREACH


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Viewing of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for all ages on Friday, October 26 at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited to Jeppson Hall to watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

Popcorn will be provided but feel free to bring your dinner or other snacks with you!

Church appropriate costumes are welcome but not required.

Save the Date: Trinity Meal Packing Saturday, November

3 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Building on the success of 50

volunteers coming together in November of last year to

pack 20,000 meals for local Worcester residents, we have

decided to have another event in November with the goal

of one event annually in the fall. Please save the date and

speak with Thom Tarquinio for more details

Sharing Hope Sponsored by Miles Funeral Home: On Saturday, October 13 at 1 p.m.,

there will be a seminar on “Healing a Spouses’ Grieving Heart and Finding Your Way” to be

held at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main Street in Holden. People who lose a spouse or

partner is a profound loss and this seminar gives ideas grieving spouses may use in coping,

caring for themselves and finding support as they move towards healing in their personal

grief experience. One must pre-register for this event by calling Miles Funeral Home at (508) 829-4434.

Jewish Healthcare Center (JHC) Needs Volunteers:

JHC Hospice is seeking applicants for our October 2018

volunteer training program. Graduates of this 16-hour training

program provide caring and compassionate support to

terminally ill patients of all faiths. Volunteers are valued

members of the hospice support team who offer companionship and a caring presence

through readings, prayer, music, meaningful photos, talents or sharing of life reviews. Once

trained, the commitment can be as little as one hour a week of your presence, with flexibility

in visiting times and ongoing support with continuing education and opportunities for

growth.

To learn more about this meaningful volunteer opportunity, contact Harriett Katz, JHC

Hospice Volunteer Program Supervisor, or Susan Mack, her assistant, by calling (508) 713-

0564 or email: [email protected] and check the JHC website at www.jhchospice.com

for further information and an application.

mailto:[email protected]://www.jhchospice.com/

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Change in Holden TV Broadcast Time for Trinity Liturgies: The 10 a.m. liturgy will be

shown only once at 8 a.m. on Sundays with a one week delay.

Calling for All Addresses, Telephone and Email Changes: Please

be sure to keep the parish office updated with your most current

street address and phone numbers. If you have a new email

address, you may go the the website at trinityworc.org and sign up

for the newsletter and the weekly Trinity E-News distribution. Your

old email will eventually “fall off” of our mailing list. If you have any questions, contact

Karen Allen at [email protected] or call (508) 753-2989 x11.

Do You Need a Copy of the Word in Season Booklet? This is a great tool for everyone to

use as they study the Bible. The book can be mailed to you or picked up quarterly. Each

day of the quarter has its own page listing several readings from the Bible as well as a

commentary about something in the reading. It takes only a few minutes each day and it

gives an inspiring message. Please call the parish office at (508) 753-2989 and request your

copy and that your name be added to our regular mailing list.

Is Someone in the Hospital? If you know that a parishioner is in the hospital, please call

the parish office at (508) 753-2989 to let us know. Also, please be sure to have your loved

one's Trinity membership included in their hospital profile. Calls are made daily to the area

hospitals, and names of Trinity members who are in the hospital are provided to us for

updating in the Parish Notes.

Hope for Housing Gift Cards: On the first Sunday of each month, Katherine Duffy will be

selling the gift cards in the hall outside of Jeppson. Hope for Housing is a non-profit

program developed by the Interfaith Coalition to Prevent Family Homelessness with

assistance from the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance. The cards are from Big Y,

Hannaford, Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, Dunkin’ Donuts, Panera and CVS in various

denominations. If you miss Katherine on Sunday, call the office at (508) 753-2989 to place

an order for any of these cards. Just remember that you are helping people in Worcester

County to stay in their homes. One gets the full value of the card purchased and in turn,

the vendor donates 5% to help alleviate homelessness. And this is a great gift for students

in college so they may get some snacks or a meal or for that special someone who helps you

with a ride or runs your errands.

PARISH OFFICE NOTES

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As we finish the month of September, we look forward to the cool, crisp mornings that await

us. The weather is not the only thing that is changing; children are growing and growing

fast. At TLC Christian Preschool, we recognize this and plan our annual clothing exchange

during the weeks of October 15 through 26. It is a great time for parents to clean out the

closets and donate items that your children have outgrown. We are accepting gently used

and laundered children’s clothing for this outreach. All clothing can be left outside the

Director office on the main floor. Once we have items available, you and the parents of the

preschool can browse through the clothing and pick what you need in the sizing that is just

right for your child. All leftover clothing will be donated to Concordia.

TRINITY PRESCHOOL

TLC Christian

Preschool Clothing

Exchange

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2018 ALTAR CANDLES, FLOWERS, TOWER LIGHTING,

TRINITY NEWS and TV MINISTRY

In this coming year, the Parish Office encourages donors for the altar candles, flowers, tower lighting,

Trinity News and TV Ministry to sign up early by using the following form.

Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Altar Candles: $20 per month to sponsor the altar candles for the month of ___________ 2018. The dedication is to read “given to the glory of God in honor/memory/celebration (circle one) of:

____________________________________ by ______________________________________.

Altar Flowers: As sponsor, you will order the flowers from the florist of your choice. You may have the florist pick up the floral inserts from the Parish Office if you are ordering the double

bouquet for the stands or you may order an arrangement in a vase that the florist supplies. The

cost is paid directly to the chosen florist and the donation is noted in the bulletin for the chosen

Sunday. Please call the Parish Office if you have any questions about this process.

I would like to give the flowers on Sunday, __________________, 2018. The dedication is to

read “given to the glory of God in honor/memory/celebration (circle one) of:

_____________________________________________ by ____________________________.

Tower Lighting: $20 per half month to sponsor the Tower Lighting for the first half/last half (circle one) of the month of _____________________ 2018. The dedication is to read “given to

the glory of God in honor/memory/celebration (circle one) of:

_______________________________ by __________________________________________.

Trinity News: $50 per month to sponsor Trinity News for the month of _____________ 2018. The dedication is to read “given to the glory of God in honor/memory/celebration (circle one) of:

___________________________________ by ______________________________________.

TV Ministry: $150 per Sunday broadcast to sponsor the TV Ministry for Sunday, ________________, 2018. The dedication is to read “given to the glory of God in

honor/memory/celebration (circle one) of: __________________________________________

by _________________________________________________________________________.

Total amount enclosed: $ __________________

This form is due in the Parish Office by Tuesday at 5 p.m. if not earlier. Thank you. Or you may drop this form

and payment made out to Trinity Lutheran Church in the offering plate on Sundays, at the Parish Office, or send

by mail to Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester, MA 01609.

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Trinity Worship Services on TV and the Internet

Internet Webcasts – www.trinityworc.org or www.vimeo.com/trinityworcester

TV- Same Day Broadcasts: Shrewsbury – Channel 28, Sunday 8 p.m., Monday 12:30 a.m.

TV- Delayed Broadcasts: Worcester – Charter TV-193, Sunday 4 p.m.; Channel 194, Sunday

11 a.m.; Auburn – Tuesday 11 p.m., Thursday 10 p.m., Sunday Noon & 11:30 p.m.; Holden

– Sunday 8 a.m.; Hudson – Sunday 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m.; Leicester –

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 8 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.; Millbury – Sunday 10 a.m.,

Wednesday 3 p.m. & Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Oxford – Sunday 1:15 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.; Spencer –

Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m.; Sterling/Lancaster – Wednesday 2 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.;

Sutton – Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 9 a.m.

Trinity News (USPS 641-200) is published monthly by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester, MA, 01609. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TRINITY NEWS, Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St., Worcester, MA, 01609. Periodicals postage paid at Worcester, MA.

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