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Inside this issue:

Trinity Celebrates 2

Trinity Café—

a menu of formation

opportunities

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Outreach Ministries 5

Business of the Parish 6

Music Ministry 6

Important Dates in

July & August 7

Parish Information 8

Trinity Episcopal

Church

A message from Father Pat July / August 2016

NEWSLETTER

Father Pat Connell

& Tigo

Including ~ Affirming ~ Transforming

THE GOD WHO IS ABOVE GENDER

When our image of God is limited by masculine

pronouns and images, then we have inadvertently

truncated our understanding of God. God is neither male

nor female, nor is God an androgynous beginning. God is

God. God is above gender. Nevertheless, in our theological

reflections our image of God needs to be challenged and

expanded. One way of expanding our understanding and

perception of God is to be more inclusive in the people of

God we choose to study. If our study of God’s people is

limited to male characters, then our perception of God will

be informed only by the masculine. On the other hand, if

our study of God’s people includes women, then we will be

able to perceive the feminine face of God.

Friday, Saturday and

Sunday: July 22, 23, and 24th are

the dates of our summer

Enrichment Weekend for all ages.

The weekend will focus on Mary

of Nazareth, the Blessed Virgin

Mary; Mary of Bethany, the

sister of Martha and Lazarus;

and Mary of Magdala or Mary

Magdalene, the first to announce

the resurrection. We remember

these three Marys and all the

people of the New Testament because of their relationship

with Jesus. But what was their relationship with Jesus?

How did the contours of their relations with Jesus differ

from their male counterparts? How was it the same?

Back to the God who is above gender. The scandal of

Christianity is the assertion that to know Jesus is to know

God. Jesus is the human face of God. We are finite

creature and God is infinite. However, if we open our

hearts and minds to how Jesus loved and interacted with

all people, we will glimpse the infinite God who is not

bound by gender, but only bound by love.

Faithfully,

Father Pat

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On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit

descended upon the disciples like flames

of fire...

Early in the service on May 8th, the

Trinity congregation was invited to wave red

streamers and join in the chanting of Veni

Sancte Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit).

We greatly appreciate our Liturgy

Committee, led by Juanita Sprague, for mak-

ing our Pentecost so meaningful. Special

thanks to our musicians

and those who waved

streamers from the aisles.

Trinity Celebrates (go to www.trinityec.org for more photos)

Congratulations to our graduates

Pentecost—Veni Sancte Spirtus

Sunday, May 1st, was a wonderful

Sunday in our Trinity family. Bishop White

visited as was our preacher and celebrant

and took part in the Healing Service. Almost

every spring, we have a visit from our Bishop

for confirmation, but this year, Father Pat

added a new dimension to the Bishop's visit.

Usually, members are confirmed or re-

ceived after a series of classes with Father

Pat. Many attended classes this spring, but

he is also offering a series of on-line classes

especially designed for those who affirmed

their faith on May 1st. (Please note, all

members are invited to participate inTrinity

Cafe Online. Check our website for more in-

formation.)

Along with present-

ing many to be confirmed

and received, Father Pat

invited anyone in the con-

gregation who wished to

be reaffirmed to come for-

ward. The response was

inspirational.

On Sunday, May 29th, Trinity recognized those in our par-

ish who are graduating from high school this spring as Fa-

ther Pat presented them wih a small gift. Those present

were Cora Sprague and Matt Wedding. Also graduating

this spring are Txominia Young, Sierra Brumley, Kayla

Guthrie and Andrew Watson.

Congratulations, Trinity graduates!

Confirmation Sunday

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Trinity Café—a menu of Formation Opportunities

Daughters of the King begin new study classes on August 17th

Daughters of the King (DOK) is an order

for women who commit to a life of prayer and

service. Trinity's DOK chapter is active in

enhancing the prayer life of our parish. Along

with quarterly meetings, they get together

weekly to share concerns and to pray. Feel free

to join them on Fridays at Cracker Barrel (6:00

AM) or at The Health Park (11:00 AM).

Online Summer Courses

Reading through the Bible with Faith Lutheran Church

Vicki Meacham and Father Pat have cho-

sen the courses to be offered during the summer

months.

1. Who is Jesus?

2. How to be a crazy Christian

3. Adult Baptism

4. Introduction to the Bible

5. Introducing Episcopal Worship

6. The spirituality of the Prayer Book

7. Creating Common Good: A Christian Re-

sponse

Please take a look at the classes offered

and consider signing up. You can find course de-

scriptions on the credenza in the narthex, or click

through on the website page trinityec.org →

Spiritual Formation →Trinity Café Online.

Just make a selection and e-mail Vicki at

trinitycafeonline@gmail.com. She will send

you the link for your chosen course.

While specifically designed for our mem-

bers who made a profession of faith at the Bish-

op’s visit, Trinity Café Online classes are for

EVERYONE! This is an exciting way to use new

technology and encourage our parish to continue

Christian Formation and life long learning.

(More than 14 members have signed up al-

ready!)

The Daughters

of the King will begin a

new study group for

ladies interested in

joining our group and

becoming a daughter.

This study will begin

Wednesday night, Au-

gust 17, at 5:30 and

will continue for ap-

proximately six to eight weeks. (Meeting room to

be announced.)

If you are interested in participating in

this group and plan to attend, please let Debra

Barany, Devona Stuerzenberger, or Wendy Wells

know so we can prepare the study materials.

“How many times have you read the

Bible? If it is more than once, I am certain

you have said, “I never heard that before!”

The scriptures were written to be read aloud

and pondered and discussed.

Please join a group reading aloud at

9:30 AM on Tuesdays (at Faith Lutheran).

Bring your favorite Bible translation and a

Trinity Café Online

Sunday Forum

On the final Sunday of each month,

you will have an opportunity to discuss the

courses with your fellow “students.” Or, if

you have not had a chance to log in, you can

get a quick look.

Mark your calendars for July 31st &

August 28th, 9:00 AM in the Adult Class-

room.

friend. And no, you don't have to read, you

may pass and others will read.

You are welcome to join any time and

come when you can, even if it is not every

Tuesday.”

We welcome anyone who has an interest

in joining our group. We also encourage current

members to attend these sessions to offer your

thoughts and perspective.

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Suggested web-based devotional resources (by Vicki Meacham)

Adult Sunday School will return in the fall

Summer Enrichment Weekend

Trinity Café—more menu opportunities

Ralph Barany shares that, beginning in

the fall, he will continue the Adult Sunday School

class at 9:00AM. The class topics will follow the

Eucharist Lectionary, allowing for discussion and

greater understanding of the scripture Father

Pat uses in the service on that particular Sunday.

The Lectionary is a table of appointed

scripture readings for the Eucharist and for the

daily office throughout the year. The Eucharist

lectionary provided in the 1979 Book of Common

Prayer provides for reading a substantial amount

of the Old Testament and almost all of the New

Testament over a three-year cycle.

Offering the Daily Prayer of the community at Northumbria in the UK, it is simple, brief, and easy to

use, with a Celtic feel.

http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/offices/how-to-use-daily-office/

Follows the tradition of “lectio divina,” in the Jesuit tradition. Scripturally focused, meditative.

http://www.sacredspace.ie/

The Mission of St. Clare is an ecumenical web site offering Morning and Evening Prayer using the or-

der set out in The Book of Common Prayer.

http://www.missionstclare.com/

Forward Day By Day on-line is similar to the paper booklets located in the pamphlet rack in the nar-

thex. Or, bookmark this on your cell phone browser or other device.

http://prayer.forwardmovement.org/

These are the traditional services of Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer from the

Church of England website. Also has an app to download.

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/join- us-in- daily-prayer.aspx

This site provides links to topical devotionals and meditations. Many can be accessed daily for free and

some are subscription based.

https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/

Please tell your friends and join us for our

3rd annual Summer Enrichment Weekend (a

new kind of VBS). Led by our Education Chair,

Cheryl Parker, this year we have chosen to study

three Marys of Scripture. Mary, the mother of

Jesus, will take us to the birth of Christ. Sort of

a “Christmas in July” lesson.

Learning more about the Mary of “Mary

and Martha” will help us go deeper into the min-

istry of Jesus and studying Mary Magdalen will

take us to the heartbreak of crucifixion and the

joy of the resurrection. Yes, we will study

“Easter in July.”

We are fortunate to have multiple teach-

ers. Vicki Meacham is coordinating the Elemen-

tary Classes, with assistance from Romane

Outerbridge. Father Pat will be leading the mid-

dle and high school age classes, ably assisted by

Barb Tipmore.

Our Adult class is so fortunate to be

taught by a guest to Trinity, Sr. Cheryl Clemons

from Brescia. Sr. Cheryl is an expert on this top-

ic and we look forward to learning from her.

Kevin Brown, our Fellowship Guild

Chair, is coordinating the food: a full meal on Fri-

day evening, a light breakfast and snacks on Sat-

urday. Babysitting will be provided.

Contact the church if you have any ques-

tions.

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Outreach Ministries

Congratulations, Larry!

“Spring Forward” thank you! (by LeDonna Rae)

Help Office Needs Help!

Mission Statement

St. Benedict Joseph Emergency Homeless

Shelter is a temporary refuge for the homeless

persons in our community. We provide our

guests with a safe, non-judgmental, warm place

to sleep, take a shower, eat, and wash personal

laundry in a Christian atmosphere.

Feeding St. Benedict’s

Our 2016 Spring Forward Campaign officially ended the

end of May with more than $10,200 given or pledged. Thank you

to all who have expressed their love of Christ in this very real and

tangible manner.

Your Outreach Committee does not take your trust for

granted, working hard to make sure your money is spent in areas

that make the greatest impact and change lives. To date in 2016,

funds have been allocated as follows:

Other agencies that will be helped in 2016 include St. Benedict’s Shelter and Habitat for Hu-

manity as well as funding for individuals’ utility relief.

Please feel free to talk to any Outreach Committee member if you have a question or suggestion

about how we can better serve our community. Also, please consider joining us in our mission to take

the love of Christ outside of our Trinity walls.

The Help Office of Owensboro, INC., is

asking for their pantry items. With children out

of school, the summer months are very challeng-

ing for the Help Office. They experience a major

increase in requests from adults and families,

providing the equivalent of 25,000 meals from

mid-May until mid-August.

Particular needs are Canned Fruits,

Baked Beans, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Cereal,

Sugar and personal hygiene items

(Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Razors, Deodor-

ant, Shampoo and Soap).

Trinity’s Outreach Committee will meet

soon to discuss monetary assistance, but ask you

to consider bringing one or more of the mentioned

items to be taken to the Help Office. Simply

place your donated item in the alcove off the Par-

ish Hall (next to the refrigerator).

Thank you in advance for your outpouring

of God’s love in this manner!

Loads of Love $1000

World Vision $840

Matthew 25 $1050

Oasis Shelter $660

Help Office $1000

Trinity has two groups of members and

friends that prepare and serve meals at St. Bene-

dicts Shelter, led by Donna Wilson and Norma

Beck. Their teams provide healthy meals to more

than 60 men each month. This is a big job. If

you are interested in helping, please talk to Don-

na or Nancy.

Also, St. Benedicts needs volunteers to

assist in other ways. If your heart is leading you

to help, talk to George Worley. He will guide you

on how you can serve Christ at St. Benedict’s.

Fourteen Trinity parishioners traveled to

Louisville on June 1st to be a part of Larry

Courtney’s ordination into the Diaconate Minis-

try. Larry was an intern at Trinity during his

training and was instrumental in developing the

Matthew 25 Support group as well as other out-

reach ministries.

Congratulations, Larry, on your ordina-

tion. You have a true heart for service and minis-

try and will do great things to build the Kingdom

of God. No matter where you are assigned, you

will always be in the heart of Trinity.

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a music reader (it sure helps though!) but being

able to hold a note and a tune is quite important.

If anyone ever needs help, I’m always glad to as-

sist at your convenience. I will be away for a

week or so in July to attend the Sewanee Music

Conference in Monteagle, Tennessee at the Uni-

versity of the South. Barbara Hanselman will be

filling in for me ‘on the bench’ on Sunday, July

17th. Thanks, Barbara!

Have a great season and be safe everyone! As

always…..I look forward to seeing and hearing

you all each Sunday.

SOLI DEO GLORIA - Martin

HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE!

The Summer season is officially upon us,

and if I’m reading my thermometer correctly, it

sure feels like it! While you travel and relax, if

you happen to worship at another church, please

bring me a bulletin. It’s always nice to see how

other folks are ‘doing worship’.

Speaking of worship, you will notice dur-

ing July and August that our faithful and dedi-

cated choristers are taking a well-deserved break.

In July we will hear all sorts of gems for the Or-

gan and August will bring us music from some of

our talented folks here at church.

Also, during these weeks ahead we will

once again be highlighting YOUR FAVORITE

HYMN during worship! We may use them any-

where in the service, so use your imagination.

Our official hymnal choices are The Hymnal

1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing and Wonder,

Love and Praise. Each of these sources cover a

wide majority of tunes and texts from many de-

nominations and traditions so there is something

for all to hear and sing. You can page through

your hymnal here at church or go online to see

your choices. You are a great singing people here

at Trinity, so let’s raise the roof! Selections can be

deposited in the box located in the Parish Hall.

Choir will resume on Wednesday, August

31st (time TBA). If you have been in this talented

and faithful group in the past, please consider a

return to the fold! We have great conversation,

convivial comradery and we hit the music hard –

not just note learning but history, technique and

ensemble singing. Of course you don’t have to be

Business of the Parish

Music Ministry (by Martin Fendley, Organist & Choirmaster)

Thank you, Michael

Other Ministries

Year-to-date financial information: With

41.67% of the year completed, we have 43.2% of

our operating income in and have spent 41.11% of

our operating expenses. Therefore, we are where

we should be financially at the end of May.

At the May meeting, Doug Webster, II was

elected to the Vestry, to fill the vacancy left at

Ryan Lloyd’s resignation.

Our chapel has a fresh coat of paint and

has been spruced up. Thank you, Sheila and

Doug Webster, for your hard work and faithful-

ness.

Our sextons will be on vacation July

11th—18th. Please make a special effort to keep

our facility clean and tidy. Always, please make

sure cups, plates, etc. are picked up and cleaned

and/or tossed. We all must help deter the ants

and other critters.

Let’s all do our part to keep our church

secure. If you are one of the last to leave, make

sure all doors are locked and the light outside the

office entrance is left on.

The office will be closed on July 4th for the

Independence Day Holiday.

Michael Vollman will preach on July 3rd,

his final Sunday as our Deacon. The Bishop has

chosen to alter his ministry assignment and he

will be serving solely at Trinity, Russellville.

Michael Vollman has been a Deacon in our

parish for the past several years, preaching

monthly. As a professor of

nursing, he has been par-

ticularly effective in guid-

ing and training those pas-

toral care volunteers who

visit our members in the

hospital and our Eucharis-

tic visitors.

Thank you, Michael,

for your service in our par-

ish and the best of luck in

your future ministry!

Your Vestry Members Wendy Wells—Sr. Warden

2014-2016 term:

Doug Webster, II— Assistant Junior Warden

Lori Schneider—Newcomers Ministry

Wendy Wells—Hospital Visitation

Wayne Naylor—Home Visitation

2015-2017 term:

Sarah Hulsey—Secretary & Stewardship

LeDonna Rae—Outreach Ministry

Vicki Meacham—Great Commission

Judy Willen—Missed You Ministry

2016-2018 term:

Cheryl Parker— Education & Formation

Ralph Barany—Parish Treasurer

Bob Roberts—Junior Warden

Kevin Brown—Fellowship Ministry

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Mark Your Calendar...

Fridays ~ DOK Prayer Breakfast (Cracker Barrel) ~ 6:00 AM

Fridays ~ DOK Prayer Coffee (Health Park) ~ 11:00 AM

Sundays ~ Eucharist Services ~ 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Sundays, July 3rd & August 7th ~ Potluck Parish Breakfast ~ 8:45 AM

Monday, July 4th ~ Independence Day ~ Office Closed

Tuesdays, July 5th & 19th and August 2nd & 16th ~ Matthew 25 ~ 10:00 AM

Tuesdays ~ Volunteer Staff Meeting ~ 10:30 AM

Tuesdays, July 5th & August 2nd ~ Needlewomen’s Guild ~ 11:00 AM

Tuesdays, July 5th & August 2nd ~ Outreach Committee ~ 5:30 PM

Wednesdays ~ Dunkin Donuts Discussion Group ~ 9:00 AM

Wednesdays ~ Noonday Eucharist ~ 12:10 PM

Thursdays, July 14th & August 11th ~ Matthew 25 Support Group ~ 12:30 PM

Thursdays, July 14th & August 18th ~ Vestry Meeting ~ 6:00 PM (meal at 5:30)

Friday, July 22nd & Saturday, July 23rd ~ Summer Enrichment Weekend

Sundays, July 24th & August 28th ~ Habitat Meeting ~ 5:15 PM

Sundays, July 31st & August 24th ~ Trinity Café Online Sunday Forum ~ 9:00 AM

Sunday, August 7th ~ Liturgy Committee Meeting ~ 11:30 AM

Wednesdays, August 17th, 24th & 31st ~ DOK Study Group ~ 5:30 PM

Sunday, August 21st ~ New Member Welcoming Sunday ~ 10:00 AM Service

Sunday, August 28th ~ Potluck Parish Picnic ~ 4:00 PM

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Mary Houston

Frances Warnock

Mary Bryan Hood

Ralph Barany

George Hulse

Bob Meacham

Summer Bowlds

Taylor Bowlds

Nancy Kesler

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Doug Webster, II

Ann Hood

Sarah Howard

Barbara Hinton

Gabrielle Truett

Mark Collier

Ben Byers

Mark Bradley

Kathy Harmon

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Thomas Neudecker

Elissa Sanders

Kim Watson

Pam Cook

Abigail Nunley

Richard Borowski

Sophia Byers

Lara May

Anne Schroll

August Birthdays

July Birthdays

Important Dates in July & August

Anniversaries

Most current calendar is on our website

WWW.TRINITYEC.ORG News & Calendar Calendar of Services, Events & Meetings

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Season Barnett

Bob Gleason

Romane Outerbridge

Benjamin Howard

Nick Selby

Brian Caldbeck

Peter Kobella

Aiden Smith

Chloe Truett

Aubree McKinney

Sheila Webster

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Robin Potter

Kelly Fraust

Harper Crittenden

Kinsley Crittenden

Alexandria King

Walker Meacham

Ryan Lloyd

Marsha Moore

Darren Abrell

Roger Young

Madeline Farley

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Diana Johnson

Alton Neagle

Shirley Coppick

Ann Kincheloe

Lorrie Collier

Dianne Ford

Jeff Hawks

Wayne Naylor

Deborah Nunley

Mary Quadar

Carol Bothwell

Jay Corbett

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Doug & Marsha Moore

Jean & Andy Owen

Pat & Diana Connell

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Beverly & R.M. Johnson

Keith & Elissa Sanders

George & Sara Hulse

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Dave & Teri Wolfkiel

Sheila & Doug Webster, II

Joyce & Doug Webster

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(270) 925-2273

georgeconnell@bellsouth.net

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WWW.TRINITYEC.ORG

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Address Service Requested

Including ~ Affirming ~ Transforming

Weekly Services:

Sunday Eucharist Services at

8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

Wednesday Noonday Eucharist at

12:10 PM

Vision Statement for the Parish

Trinity Episcopal Church is a Eucharis-

tic and liturgical community in the Anglican

tradition that values and encourages ongoing

Christian education and spiritual formation,

diversity of people and ideas, fellowship and

radical hospitality, and works of justice and

mercy as gospel imperatives.

Church office hours are

8:00 AM—Noon

Monday through Friday

Church phone # (270) 684-5326

This newsletter is developed by Janet Estes, communications

volunteer. Contact her at jestes429@gmail.com with com-

ments and/or article ideas. Thank you to our newsletter

proofers—Lori Schneider, Wendy Wells and Barbara Hinton,

and our folders—Betsy Roszel and Jan Melander.

Parish Information

Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family!

Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 28th

Gather at 4:00 pm

Eat at 4:30 pm

Legion Park (shelter at JR Miller & Byers Avenue)

Plenty of fun park activities

for the kids!