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FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERSWelcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. We’re glad you’re here. Come connect with us:
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshipers over coffee and small bites after all Sunday services. After the 9am and 11:15am services at Trinity, stop in the back of Trinity Church, the Manning Room, or walk to the Parish Center at 2 Rector St.
TRINITY TOUR Take a tour of the church following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building.
VIDEO POSTCARD Send a video “hello” to your family and friends, streamed live at trinitywallstreet.org and available on-demand. Gather at the eagle lectern after the 11:15am service and a guide will meet you to create your video postcard.
SUNDAYPalm Sunday Holy Eucharist8am, St. Paul’s Chapel9am, Trinity Church, All Saints’ ChapelA simple spoken celebration of the Palm Sunday Liturgy and Eucharist 9:15am, St. Paul’s ChapelA service for the whole family, focusing on teaching about Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday Procession and Holy Eucharist10:30am, St. Paul’s Chapel11:15am, Trinity ChurchPalm Sunday begins at St. Paul’s Chapel at 10:30am with the blessing of palm branches, refreshments, and a procession that moves down Broadway to Trinity Church for the continuation of the liturgy at 11:15am.
Journey in Holy Week for Children & Families11:15am, Trinity ChurchyardAn interactive, storytelling activity prepares families for Holy Week and Easter.
Reading of Lenten Meditations1pm-2:30pm, Trinity Church, All Saints’ ChapelTheater at Trinity presents the annual Palm Sunday reading of the parish Lenten Meditations. Written by congregation, clergy, and staff—past and present—we invite you to All Saints’ Chapel to begin your Holy Week with prayer, reflection, and contemplation. Light refreshments will be served.
EVERY SUNDAYNursery Care (six months through age 5)8:45am-1pm The Nursery, Trinity Church (beside the Sacristy)The Nursery is found by taking the south aisle past the altar. Ask an usher to show you the way to stroller parking, the activity room, and the crib room.
Sundays at St. Paul’sA Sunday experience at St. Paul’s Chapel designed to be especially welcoming to families with young children and to the neighborhood as a whole. Sundays at St. Paul’s includes a worship service at 9:15am, followed at 10am by Sunday school and adult education at 14 Vesey St. Information: Emily Wachner at [email protected] (9:15am worship) or Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at [email protected] (Sunday school).
Sunday School for Children and Youth10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)Age-appropriate classes for children and youth ages 2-18 (and sessions for adults) begin at 10:15am and end at 11am. For information about Sunday school registration, adult education, or nursery care, contact Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at [email protected] or call 212.602.9622.
Discovery for Families with Children 10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)Please join us as we explore together how to raise children of faith in the Greater New York City area.
The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Discussion centering on the editorial pages of The
WEEK BEGINNING MARCH 29, 2015
TRINITY CHURCH | BROADWAY AT WALL STREET
ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL | BROADWAY AND FULTON STREET
New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day’s Gospel. Led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones.
Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 12:30pm, Trinity ChurchAfter the 11:15am service, come pack lunches in the sanctuary. Information: Mandy Culbreath at [email protected].
Brown Bag Lunch 2pm, Trinity Church
Compline by Candelight8pm, St. Paul’s ChapelThis week: Rachmaninoff’s Thou Didst Rise from the Tomb and To Thee, the Victorious Leader.
THIS WEEKMONDAY, MARCH 30Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church
The Broad Way1pm–2pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Bring your lunch and join Bob Zito for lively discussion and fellowship. Information: [email protected].
TUESDAY, MARCH 31Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church
Scripture, Reflection, and Compline6pm, Tuesdays, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Gather for spiritual nourishment and fellowship. Information: the Rev. Kristin Miles at [email protected] or 212.602.0895.
Spirituality for Alienated Parents6:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Peer-led meetings offer support and healing for those suffering from the loss of children through alienation by the other parent, engineered within an ongoing or completed custody/visitation/court context. Contact [email protected].
The Blessing Group7:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Information, contact: Catherine Stanke at [email protected] or 917.697.5200.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1Job Seekers’ Group10:30am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.
Information: Ellen Andrews at [email protected] or 212.602.0753.
Bach at One1pm, St. Paul’s ChapelThe Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra offer a weekly service featuring the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantatas, conducted by Julian Wachner, Trinity’s Director of Music and the Arts. This week: Bach’s Jesus Christus unser Heiland, BWV 665, BWV 18 Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 52 Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, and BWV 107 Was willst du dich betrüben.
The Poets’ Corner6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.
From the Psalms to Walt Whitman—explore how the divine is communicated to us through verse. Join with others for a transformational hour of fellowship gathered around poetry. Information: [email protected].
Tenebrae6pm, Trinity ChurchThe Office of Tenebrae is sung by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street. During the service of Tenebrae, candles are gradually extinguished while a series of readings and psalms are chanted or recited.
Agape Supper7pm, Trinity Church, Manning RoomA simple, reflective meal, guided by readings and silence.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2New Beginnings10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.
Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church
Maundy Thursday6pm, Trinity ChurchThis service commemorates Jesus’ last meal with his friends and his commission to service in the ritual of foot washing. It concludes by preparing the church for Good Friday. Music by the Choir of
Trinity Wall Street, the Family Choir, the Trinity Youth Chorus, and the Chapel Singers.
Evangelical to Episcopalian8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Did you grow up or live in the Evangelical world? Do you find that it informs or complicates your experience in the Episcopal Church? Do you juggle reconciling the two? The group is a safe place to explore and discuss how our Evangelical formation affects our spiritual journey today by sharing stories and exploring how to sift through our past to have a richer experience with God, the Scriptures and our new spiritual home. At this meeting we will gather to discuss and reflect on the history and significance of the Maundy Thursday service (see above).
All Night Vigil8pm-8am Friday, Trinity Church, All Saints’ ChapelA silent vigil of prayer and meditation throughout the night before the reserved Sacrament, concluding with communion at 8am on Good Friday. A male quartet will sing during the first half-hour of the vigil.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Good Friday Worship: St. John PassionNoon-3pm, Trinity Church, The liturgy for Good Friday with congregational hymns and Bach’s St. John Passion performed by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Julian Wachner, conductor. Sermon by the Rev. Phillip Jackson, Vicar.
Veneration of the Cross and Meditation3-4pm, Trinity Church, All Saints’ Chapel
Good Friday Family Liturgy4-5pm, Trinity Church, All Saints’ ChapelThis interactive family service is engaging and instructive for all ages, featuring child and youth leaders, readers, acolytes, greeters, and the Trinity Youth Chorus.
Spiritual Journaling 6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.
Information: Yvette Tsiropoulos at 646.556.5344 or [email protected].
Vestry Elections The annual vestry election will be held Easter Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in accord with the Ordinances and the Charter of Trinity Parish. The polls will be open from 4pm until 8pm in Trinity Church. The ballots may also be submitted by mail. The mailing instructions are printed on the back of the ballots that are available in Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, and will be mailed together with prepaid reply envelopes to all persons whose names are listed on the register of eligible voters on or about March 23, 2015. The instructions are also available on Trinity’s website.
The persons listed below are the nominated candidates for Church Wardens and Vestrymen made by the Parish Nominating Committee.
The register of eligible voters is available for inspection in the Office of the Rector, 120 Broadway, 38th floor, and a member of the congregation may confirm that his or her name is included on the register by emailing [email protected]. Every person entitled to vote at the annual election whose name has not been entered on the register of voters may be added to the rolls by making an application to the Rector at the above email address stating briefly the facts supporting his or her inclusion. Application may also be made in person on the day of the election at the polling place in Trinity Church.
Church WardensMr. Joseph E. HakimMs. Diane B. Pollard Members of the VestryMr. Evan A. DavisMs. Betty A. WhelchelMs. Leah C. JohnsonMr. Lawrence F. GrahamDr. Westina Matthews ShatteenMr. William H. A. Wright IIMr. Frederick BlandMr. Sanders DaviesDr. Scott E. EvenbeckMr. Joel MotleyMs. Suellyn P. ScullMr. Paul B. YangMr. Robert G. ZackMs. Suzanne HammettMs. Susan HewittMr. Macculloch M. IrvingMr. William L. Cobb, Jr.Mr. Eric EveMr. Emory EdwardsMr. T. Dennis Sullivan
Ballots with pre-paid envelopes, mail instructions, and nominees’ biographical data and information sheets are available in Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel.
Interfaith Passover SederSt. Paul’s ChapelWe are again joining the Tamid congregation at St. Paul’s Chapel for their Passover Seder. As last year, this is a free but ticketed event, so if you are interested, please make a solid commitment by confirming early. A waitlist will be formed when we reach our limit of 25 places. Register by emailing [email protected].
SATURDAY, APRIL 4The Great Vigil of Easter8-10pm, St. Paul’s Chapel
A symbol-rich liturgy featuring candlelit readings and storytelling, ancient and modern chants, and the joyful arrival of Easter with festive music, the celebration of Baptism, and the first Eucharist of Easter. Followed by a special fellowship hour. Music by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the Family Choir, and the Trinity Youth Chorus.
NEXT SUNDAYEaster Festive Eucharist8am, St. Paul’s ChapelA simple but festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns.
Easter Festive Choral Eucharist9am, Trinity ChurchA festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns and other music.
Easter Festive Eucharist9:15am, St. Paul’s ChapelA simple but festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns, with a focus on families with children. Hymns and music by members of the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and the Trinity Youth Chorus with Brass and Percussion. Followed by a special coffee hour.
Easter Festive Eucharist11:15am, Trinity ChurchA festive celebration of the Eucharist with Easter hymns and other music by the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, and the Family Choir, with Brass and Percussion.
COMING SOONCommitment to Discipleship10am, Sundays April 12-May 24, Trinity ChurchAlso includes retreat days, weekend retreatCommitment to Discipleship is a seven-week course that addresses issues of Christian life in the context of the values of Trinity’s Way of Life, with an emphasis on prayer and the spiritual life, and finding grounding in life through Scripture and ethical decision making amidst life’s challenges. Information: [email protected] or trinitywallsreet.org/discipleship.
Poetry Festival2:30pm, St. Paul’s ChapelThe annual congregational poetry reading with guest poet Anne-Marie Fyfe. Reception will immediately follow the reading. If you’d like to read your own poetry or another poem, contact Chester Johnson at [email protected].
BULLETIN BOARDNo Eucharist on Good FridayIt is an ancient tradition that the Eucharist is not celebrated on Good Friday in observance of the Lord’s crucifixion and death. Therefore Holy Communion will not be administered at the Good Friday Liturgy at noon or at the family Good Friday service at 4pm. Those wishing to receive Communion from the reserved Sacrament may do so on Good Friday morning at 8am in All Saints’ Chapel. Prayer and Communion will conclude the All Night Vigil.
Easter Flower MemorialsThe gift of flowers is a profound and meaningful way to remember a loved one at Easter. Make your gift by using one of the Easter flower offering envelopes in the pews or by contacting Mark Jaynes at 212.602.0739 or [email protected]. Please submit names no later than today (March 29).
New Congregational Council OfficersNew officers have been elected to the Congregational Council: Deborah Hope, president; David Elliott, vice president; Patrice-Lou Thomas, secretary.
Prepare for the 2016 Pilgrimage to IonaThe Trinity pilgrims have all now returned from Jerusalem as we begin our Holy Week pilgrimage to the Cross and Empty Tomb with Jesus. A year from now another group of pilgrims will be forming to travel to Iona (April 9-16, 2016). Use this week of spiritual pilgrimage to notice how you might be called to join them next year, and visit trinitywallstreet.org/pilgrim2016 for more information.
The Trinity Charter SocietyMembers of The Trinity Charter Society have declared their support of Trinity’s future ministry and mission by remembering Trinity Wall Street in their estate plans. Charter Society members have their names inscribed in the Trinity Memorial Book in All Saints’ Chapel and receive invitations to special events. If you have provided for Trinity in your will or through another type of planned gift and would like to become a member of The Trinity Charter Society, please contact Willem Brans, Director of Development, at 212.602.9692 or [email protected].
Congregational Voice“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in my sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14). This verse is part of my daily morning prayer and it centers me and prepares me for the day ahead. Whatever trials come my way, I am still and know who is in charge. —Wendy Boyce
Sunday Staff
Carlos MateoVerger
Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-JonesAssociate Director, Faith Formation & Education
Robert ScottDirector, Faith Formation & Education
Sister Gloria Shirley Sisters of Saint Margaret
Dr. Julian WachnerDirector, Music & the Arts
The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-JonesDirector for Pastoral Care & Community
David JetteHead Verger
The Rev. Daniel SimonsDirector for Liturgy, Hospitality, & Pilgrimage
Sister Promise AtelonSisters of Saint Margaret
Marilyn Haskel Program Manager, Liturgical Arts
Sister Ann WhittakerSisters of Saint Margaret
The Rev. Emily WachnerAsst. Director of Liturgy, Hospitality, & Pilgrimage
Ellen AndrewsProgram Manager, Pastoral Care & Community
Avi SteinAssociate Organist & Chorusmaster
Jennifer ChinnProgram Manager, Hospitality
The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer Rector
The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson Vicar
The Rev. Kaulbach Kristin MilesAssociate Priest for Pastoral Care & Community
The Rev. Canon James G. Callaway, D.D.Deputy Emeritus
The Rev. Deacon Robert ZitoParish Deacon
The Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-LubegaDirector, Faith in Action
The Rev. Lauren R. HolderSenior Program Officer for Community Engagement
Prayer RequestsPrayer requests may be found on a separate card printed weekly and located at the back of the churches. To add names to the list, email [email protected].
To submit an item for publication, please email [email protected] at least 10 days before you’d like the announcement to appear.
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120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271T 212.602.0800 | TrinityWallStreet.orgThe Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, RectorThe Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, Vicar
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAYS 8am Holy Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel
9am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church
9:15am Family Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel
11:15am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church
8pm Compline by Candlelight, St. Paul’s Chapel
WEEKDAYS 8:15am Monday–Friday Morning Prayer All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity Church
12:05pm Monday–Friday Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church followed by Laying on of Hands for Healing in All Saints’ Chapel
12:30pm Monday–Sunday Prayers for Peace, St. Paul’s Chapel
5:15pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays Evening Prayer All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity Church
5:30pm Wednesdays Choral Evensong, Trinity Church
5:15pm Thursdays (except summer) Solemn Evensong All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity Church
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Congregational Council—meets monthly, third Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, St. Paul’s Chapel. RSVP: Tanya Matveyeva, [email protected].
Education Standing Committee—meets fourth Sunday of the month, 1-2:30pm. RSVP: Susan Ward, [email protected].
Hospitality Standing Committee—meets second Sunday of the month, 1-2:30pm. RSVP: Sandy Blaine, [email protected].
Community Standing Committee—meets second Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm. RSVP: Maribel Ruiz, [email protected].
Witness & Outreach Standing Committee—meets first Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm. The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8, 120 Broadway. RSVP: Sam Ghiggeri, [email protected].
All are welcome to attend these meetings.