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Asbury Park, NJ
February 2008
Where healing is provided, hope is proclamined and God’s unconditional love is practiced.
Sunday Worship in February Praying Together and Staying Together
(Also Wednesday Mass at 6:30 PM)
Feb 3: Last Sunday after the Epiphany
8 AM
10 AM
10 AM
11:10 AM
11:35 AM
11:35 AM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Eucharist in the Church with
with Trinity Choir singing. Assistant
Rector preaching.
Primary Sunday School (k-3rd)
Sunday School for Middlers & Seniors
Adult forum: Believing in the Best
Sellers
Chili-Cook off!
Feb 10: 1st Sunday in Lent
8 AM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
8:45 AM Adult forum: Lent 101
10 AM
Holy Eucharist in the Church. The
Rector preaching.
10 AM Primary Sunday School
11:10 AM Sunday School for Middlers & Seniors
11:40 AM Gym-time
Feb 17: 2nd Sunday in Lent
8 AM
10 AM
10 AM
11:10 AM
11:35 AM
11:40 AM
4 PM
4:30 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Eucharist in the Church with the
Welcoming of New Members
Primary Sunday School
Sunday School for Middlers & Seniors
Adult forum: Spirituality of Early
Church Fathers and Mothers
Gym-time
Mary Jo Read Recital Series
Evensong - Combined choirs! See P.5
Feb 24: 4th Sunday in Lent
8 AM
10 AM
10 AM
11:10 AM
11:35 AM
11:40 AM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Eucharist in the Church.
Rector preaching.
Primary Sunday School
Sunday School for Middlers & Seniors
Adult forum: Spirituality of Early
Church Fathers and Mothers
Gym-time
Lenten Study Series
Four Tuesday Evenings
At Four Area Churches
Beginning February, 12th
See page 4
“We will recount to generations to come the praise worthy deeds and
the power of the Lord and the wonderful works he has done.”
-- Psalm 78:1-6
Have you heard the saying, “the family that prays together stays together?” The phrase is a bit over simplistic, as often such sound bites are,
however, it does contain truth. The truth that if a couple or family
desires a relationship that is not only emotionally and physically healthy,
but spiritually as well, they must be intentional about setting time aside
to pray together. Whether one’s family consists of a husband and wife,
partners, or your closest friends,
the act of prayer always calls us
beyond ourselves as we offer our
prayers for one another and with
one another. Sadly, even the most
spiritually devout couples may not
end up spending the rest of their
lives together. But surely not to
include the habit of prayer in our
relationships is to close off a
source of strength and divine healing that when practiced regularly can
often provide insight and clarity.
The same is certainly true for a congregation. Single, partnered, married, with children or without, we are drawn together as a parish family.
As with all families, you don’t get to pick your relatives! We are drawn
together not as a club, but as the body of Christ. The spiritual health of
our parish family rests upon our praying for and with one another. With
that recently, now that our staff has grown to the size of needing a weekly staff meeting, we have been intentional in making sure we begin each
time we meet in prayer, praying specifically for each one of you in our
parish. The same is true at our vestry meetings; we seek to ground our
work in the Spirit. My prayer and desire is that each and every group
and gathering at Trinity begins and ends with prayer. See also page 3 for
information about the new Trinity prayer group. This group gathers
twice a month specifically to pray for our parish family.
If praying as a couple, family or group is new, perhaps simply start
by what the Psalmist suggests (quoted above) by stating that for which
you are thankful. Try it for the season of Lent. In doing so, your spiritual
health will not only grow, but watch how it impacts your whole person
and that of your relationships.
Grace & peace, Fr. David+
Ash Wednesday, February 6
7-9 AM
12:05 PM
6:30 PM
Imposition of ashes
Holy Eucharist (said) with the Imposition
of Ashes
Holy Eucharist with Music and the Imposition
of Ashes
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The Deacon’s Corner
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we come to the beginning of another Lent, I find myself once again turning to my treasury of Lenten devotionals. These Lenten devotionals have been a way of helping me focus,
through the Forty Days of Lent, on what God's unconditional love has done for me and for all
human kind in Christ Jesus by becoming "truly human."
As I read the opening devotion for Ash Wednesday, I found these words of scripture and
the following meditation. I hope they will in some way be a guide for you through your
Lenten journey.
Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart........ -Jl 2:12
"Another Lent, another forty days, another invitation, "Return to me."
I have made so many returns through so many yesterdays but this if TODAY this is NEW. Today is for new planting - for new growth of mind,
of heart, of soul, of love.
The ashes on my forehead mark me a penitent--a busy active penitent,
planting a little deeper, nourishing more faithfully, confident of a fuller growth
after forty days.
Lord, help me to forget my yesterdays: my lack of perseverance, my
halfhearted resolves. You ask for all my heart, today I begin to give it to you.
Receive it with love---after forty days."
May this Lent be a time of returning to our Lord with all our hearts!
May you have a bless filled Lent, Deacon Gail
On Saturday afternoon,
January 26th, we celebrated the life and mourned
the death of parishioner
Gene Fabry. Gene and
his partner Joe
became members of
Trinity in 2005. They had been together over
fifteen years and exchanged their vows in a
ceremony in our chapel just over a year ago.
Gene was retired from the Post Office. He volunteered almost every Tuesday and Wednsday
morning for the past two yeas as an office volunteer. He will be deeply missed and his death
leaves our lives a little dimmer but has certainly made heaven brighter.
May Gene’s soul and the souls of all the
departed through the mercy of God rest in
peace.
Women’s Night Out Friday, February 15, 7 PM
submitted by Jean DeVitto
Come join us on Friday February 15th for Ladies Night as we
celebrate National Bird Feeding Month! Our hosts, Loni and
Joanie, have a wonderful evening planned, including making
dinner for our feathery friends!! Please bring your favorite food
(main, side, salad and/or dessert) to share. It will be an evening
of friends of a feather flocking together!!!
Please feel welcome to bring new friends and known friends to
celebrate with us!
A great THANK YOU to our January hosts Louise, Kay and
Peggy for a wonderful January evening. There were 39 of us
that shared dinner and heart warming stories!
If you have further questions please contact Jean DeVitto (732502-9495) or Murphy Judge (732-361-3155) Hope you can join us
on the 15th!
The Trinity Pantry
Food of the Month is:
SOUP
This item is especially requested.
However, all non-perishable food items
accepted. Take a few extra items to the
checkout counter and then place them in
the basket in the narthex on Sundays.
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Calendar available on our website.
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Music at Trinity
From the Director of Music, Diane Caruso
“It’s Lent already?!” Yep. Lent starts early this year, because Easter comes early this year.
Musically and liturgically, things change a little: Alleluias disappear, bells traditionally are not
rung, the organ may be a little subdued by comparison. But every Sunday in Lent still celebrates the resurrection: the joy we feel at that need not be subdued. Even though the Lenten
season is to reflect on the fact that we are not perfect, we still rejoice that God has come to be
with us, loves us, and redeems us. But the music may occasionally also mirror that reflective
and for some, more introspective time. Our Easter Alleluias and bells will ring out with all the more joy after
these holy forty days.
Thank you. Many of you have heard and commented on our lovely new
chimes, heard during the Psalms the last few weeks. I am pleased to announce
that they are a gift to the parish from Carol Ryan and Elsa Fuentes, given in
memory of their parents. Thank you, Carol and Elsa, for
this wonderful and generous gift!
February Evensong Welcomes England to Trinity.
Well, we can’t all get to England, but it’s nice to know
that England can come here! On February 16 and 17
Trinity will welcome Ms. Katherine Dienes-Williams,
who has just been appointed the Principal Organist and
Master of the Choristers at Guildford Cathedral in
England. She is the first woman ever appointed to the
Above:
senior music position at an English Cathedral. She will
Ms.
Katherine
work with our choirs over the weekend, and on Sunday,
Dienes-Williams
February 17, our choirs will sing the office of Evensong
under her direction. We are thrilled to have her come – her
Our choristers practicing on
work with our choirs will raise them to new heights!
Thursday afternoon.
Not only are we welcoming Katherine Deines-Williams the weekend of Feb.
Photo from Asbury Park Press.
16/17, but we will also be collaborating with the choirs of Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church in Manasquan, NJ. Mr. Ned Perwo, one of our Chorister piano teachers
is their director. Their choirs will come and work together with ours jointly while Katherine is here. Then they
will join with us for Evensong at 4:30 PM on February 17. Don’t miss it!
Mary Jo Read Recital Series Welcomes Soprano Karen Whitney. Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 PM Ms.
Whitney received a Bachelor of Music Education degree (piano concentration) from Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA and a Master of Science Degree from Drexel University.
Ms. Whitney has sung in programs at Philadelphia’s Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum and
has worked with jazz pianist and composer, Dave Burrell in the premiere of his jazz opera, Windward
Passages. She has appeared with Opera North, Mozart and Friends Opera Festival, Bel Canto Lyric Opera and
the Pennsylvania Opera Theatre.
Karen Whitney is a Music Specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia and Visiting
Artist at Smith College, Northampton, MA.
Right: A picture of the church during
the repair and restoration of the
floors.
See full report on page 3.
Thank you for your understanding
during the work.
I didn’t do it.
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Stumbling blocks, body parts, bad genes, and the Devil:
Biblical images for the causes of human sin and evil.
A Lenten Study: 4Tuesdays 4Churches 4Learning
Why do people sin? Where does the impulse to sin come from? Together we will explore some of the images the Gospel writers
use to help us understand the complexity of human sinfulness. In each session we will spend time both looking at a passage from
the Gospel of Matthew that gives us and insight into the nature of sin and also discussing how our own experiences impact our
understanding of sin and evil.
6:30 - 8 PM • Soup & Salad dinner provided
Feb 12: Trinity Church (Episcopal), 503 Asbury Ave., Asbury Pk
Feb 19: Redeemer Church (Lutheran), 3531Rt. 33, Neptune
Feb 26: First United Methodist Church, 1st Ave., Asbury Park
March 4: St. Augustine’s Church (Episcopal), Prospect & Atlantic
Aves, Asbury Park
For Adults and Youth (3rd-12th graders)
We’ll enjoy a meal provided by the host parish, then
adults will be lead in discussion by PhD candidate
Judy Stack-Nelson, while children & youth have their
own learning time. We’ll come back together for a
short, closing worship concluding around 8 PM.
No sign up required. All Welcome.
Speaker: Judy Stack-Nelson. Mrs. Stack-Nelson is currently completing a PhD in New Testament at Princeton Theological
Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, writing a dissertation on the use of metaphor in images for sin and evil in the Gospel of
Matthew. She has taught courses in New Testament and Bible at Princeton Seminary, Princeton University, and in many congregational settings. Before beginning doctoral work, she worked as a writer, editor, and small group leadership trainer for Church
Innovations, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Trinity Prayer List
The most up-to-date list is printed each week in our
Sunday insert. Please keep the following members
and friends of Trinity in your prayers this month.
John Tarpey
Michael Stefan
James Mazzarisi
Bill Forbes
Aurora Ismaili
Brea Pendergast & Family
Denise Mantell
Gavin McGrath
Elizabeth Minyard
Matthew McCormick
Joseph Carney
Don Wagenhals
Lyn Wagenhals
Eliot Kramer
Shirley Carle
Sally Swearinger
Jacqueline Clifton (serving in Iraq)
Will Galligan
Scott Klein (serving in
Iraq)
John DeVitto
Gene Fabry
Beryl Holder
Amanda Hutchison
John Vandenbos
Howard Smith
Thomas Lacey
Dan Burrowes
Nina Nelson
Ed King
Dee Burrowes
Renee Tanay
Agnes Asfour
Bud Conklin
Yvonne Ruhaut
Jennifer
Nanzi
Cliff Somers
Sergio Paredes
Phil Hoffman
Morgan Pritchet
Ned Thompson
Daniel Rosales
Hernandez
Alexandra Pronkin
Brian Schar
Mary Pronkin
Tom Hines (serving in
Afghanistan)
Danny Liotti
Arda Henderiks
Susan Abatemarco
Anne Vozar
Eva Sipos
Rachel
Kevin
Helen Brown
Elsa Fuentes
If you would like to be added to the prayer list or
would like to add someone else (please get their permission first), call Murphy Judge at 732-361-3155
(before 8pm please), or email her at
[email protected] by the Tuesday before you
would like the name to appear in the bulletin. ames
will remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks.
A Tremendous Thank You!
Trinity’s antiquated phone system is being updated thanks to a donation of a new “used” system
by Ron Wolner and Joe Massaro, owners of the
CDS Computer Data Source, a local data storage
company that provides services for companies all
over the world.Thank you Ron & Joe. I hope you
will remember their company should
you ever find that you or the company you work for ever needs such
services.
Parishioner Bryan McCarthy facilitated
this genereous gift. It will mean that we will now
have phones in the nursery, food pantry and in the
vesting room, where Deacon Gail has her office. It
also means we will all have easier access to voicemail. Currently we cannot transfer people into
voice. We must hang up and ask them to call back.
What a blessing this will be!
Trinity Prayer Group
The Trinity Prayer Group, a new group, is
now meeting to pray corporately twice a
month for our church and it's people and
ministries. Next meetings are Feb 13 & 27
after the Wednesday night mass.
Everyone is encouraged and welcome the spirit will lead and we will grow in
prayer together. For information call
Joanie McCoy (732-780-3111) or Dawn
Majorie (732-295-0653) or email
[email protected]. We are asking folks to make a commitment for a
month at a time. There is a covenant to be
signed and a simple structure that allows
people the opportunity to make this a part
of their personal prayer life for a reasonable block of time. One is welcome to take
as many months as they feel they are able. You can look at
copy of the covenant ahead of time via our parish website.
Trinity Church Players
Submitted by Lacey Folta and Elsa Fuentes
We are exploring the possibility of starting up a Trinity theater group, or
“restarting” as some of our members will
remember Trinity did have one years ago.
We have some ideas about a show. But,
we are still exploring. Right now we are
seeing what interest there may be. We are looking for
singers, dancers, stage crew, and anyone looking for a great
time! If you are interested speak to Lacey Folta (908-614-1425)
or Elsa Fuentes732-216-6875. Not sure who they are? Have one
of the ushers point them out to you on Sunday or send an
email to [email protected]
Church Floors Repaired and Refinished
submitted by Michael Parent
By the time you read this, our beautiful wood floors should
have been repaired and refinished. Among other things, this
project means we are beyond the risk of steam leaks and water
damage from erupting pipes and radiators. It also represents
the culmination of years of hard work determining how to
address the heating needs of our church. It means we can open
up formerly compromised space at the back of the church. The
process entailed removal and storage of pews (interestingly one
of the larger components of the job), covering of organ pipes,
shrinking the main altar platform somewhat, replacement of
warped and rotted hardwood, sanding, staining, and finishing.
It also involved finishing the new HVAC ducts in the floor.
Our insurance company is covering the majority of the
floor restoration project given that most damage was caused by
steam and water eruptions. The work was performed by
Gorsegner Brothers of Atlantic Highlands – probably the best
firm in the area for this kind of work.
Thank you for your patience and understanding over time as
we have grappled with these projects. We think the result of
this work is going to be quite beautiful and a great blessing to
the entire Trinity family, present and future.
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Visit or write us:
503 Asbury Ave. A.P., NJ 07712
(3 blocks from the beach)
The Rev. David Stout, Rector, [email protected]
The Rev. SusanOsborne-Mott, Assistant Rector, [email protected]
The Rev. Deacon Gail Bennett, Assistant for Pastoral Care, [email protected]
Jill Osis, Parish Administrator, [email protected]
Mrs. Diane Caruso, Director of Music, [email protected]
Rachel Farrell, Sexton, [email protected]
Clergy at Trinity who voluneer their services:
The Rev. Tom Conway, Assisting Priest, [email protected]
The Rev. Bill Forbes, Assisting Ecumencial Pastor, [email protected]
The Rev. Tom Pivinski, Chorister Chaplain, [email protected]
The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, Assisting Priest, [email protected]
Office phone & email: 732-775-5084 /[email protected]
Prayer request: [email protected] • Web: TrinityNJ.com
Sunday Adult Forums in Lent
Lent 101 - NOTE TIME CHANGE TO BETWEEN SERVICES
Sunday, Feb 10 -- Adult Forum, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM. No sign up required.
If Christianity is about hope, resurrection and new life, why does Lent seem
so opposite? Why do some people give up something? Why are the altar
hangings purple? What do the ashes smudged on our foreheads mean? Mo.
Susan leads a discussion on the meaning of this 40 day season we call Lent.
Worship at Trinity
We seek to provide powerful, joyful and
Spirit-filled worship that is reverent, warm
and inviting, with uplifting music and
preaching that relates to today’s questions.
Sundays:
8 AM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Simple, traditional service
10 AM Holy Eucharist in the Church
Joyous music with choir & hymns
Nursery & Sunday School at 11:10
4:30 PM Evensong (Next one on Feb 17)
Evensong is preceded by the
4 PM. Mary Jo Read Recital series
Wednesdays:
6:30 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Round.
Spirituality of Early Church
Fathers and Mothers
Sundays, Feb 17, 24, and March 9
Adult Forum, 11:30 AM-12: 15 PM
A study of the spirituality of the
Desert Fathers, Augustine and
Teresa of Avila. We will examine
Mission Trip to Mexico Information Gathering.
the disciplines of solitude, prayer,
Sunday, Feb 10 -- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Excat details of trip still being worked out. simplicity, meditation and service
We welcome friend of our parish, Dana Catherine, long time resident of
as they relate to our modern lives.
Guanajuato. She will give us an overview of the trip which will take place
Series led by Dell O’Hara, Dean of
from Aug 5-9. Three of our days will be spent doing community service for
Liberal Arts & Science and
the Good Shepherd Orphanage and Battered Women’s Shelter. But, we will
Professor of History at Nyack
also schedule plenty of free time to visit galleries, museums in colonial
College. No sign up required.
Guanajuato, silver mining capitol of old Spain, nestled in the Sierra Madre
Mountains in the center of Mexico.
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