The Episcopal Church serving Hancock County, Ohio…and beyond

Trinity Episcopal Church
128 West Hardin Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
The Episcopal Church serving
Hancock County, Ohio…and beyond
2016
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OUTREACH
GREETINGS ALL…
THANK YOU TO ALL THE HELPERS INVOLVED WITH THIS YEAR’S BACKYARD
MISSION TRIP. OVER ONE THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS WORKED ON NEARLY 250
PROJECTS, AND LOTS OF GOOD WILL AND GRATITUDE SHARED WITH PARTICIPANTS.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR GOOD WORK AND CARING MINISTRY. WHAT AN
EXCITING EXPERIENCE TO SHARE THE HEART AND HANDS OF JESUS WITH OUR
NEIGHBORS!
WHEN DOING YOUR SPRING CLEANING, REMEMBER THAT ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT
USING OR WEARING WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AT THE CITY MISSION OR
CHOPIN HALL. BOTH BASKETS AND THE BARREL IN THE HALLWAY BY THE WEST
PARKING LOT DOOR ARE FOR DONATIONS. ALSO, CEREAL IS ALWAYS NEEDED AS WELL
AS CANNED FOODS.
AND AGAIN, THANK YOU. OUTREACH CAN NOT BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT YOUR
GENEROUSITY.
NANCY AND PAUL O'SULLIVAN, TRINITY OUTREACH
TAIZÉ PRAYER
The final Taizé Prayer of the 2015-2016 season was held on April 17th. The season was a success thanks to
all those who worked – in front of and behind the scenes – as a musician, decorating, hosting, cleaning up, or
in any other way. As always, your participation is appreciated.
Watch for the schedule and information on the 2016-2017 season.
You never know when you might meet…
In April, CSG hosted a special coffee hour welcoming Ellie McCurry. She and Lee have
been waiting ever so long to be reunited permanently in the U.S., in Findlay, and at
Trinity! We're so glad they were able to get past all the delays and hurdles!
The Vestry has charged CSG with making plans for a contemplation garden to be located
on Trinity's west side. Karen Eubanks and Kathy Creighton are beginning to work on this
project with hopes to have it completed this summer! Stay tuned for more news.
CSG is busy updating all of our name tags. It is our goal to have them ‘ready to go’ by
mid-May. Look for greeters to give them to you so we can get in the habit of wearing
them prior to the June arrival of Fr. John Drymon and his wife, Annie. There are only two
of them, but lots of us!
Ginny Lee Pilstl
CSG Chair
…Christ in a stranger’s guise.
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Dear fellow Trinitarians,
As I sit here looking out at Spring "in all her glory", I am filled with thanks for all of
God's blessings. Spring has come again and with it will come the arrival of our
new priest, John Drymon and his wife, Annie. It is official; a signed Letter of
Agreement is on file with us, with him, and with the Diocese. His start date is June
1st and his first services will be Sunday, June 5th. Let the countdown begin!!
Vestry will host a VERY special coffee hour on June 5th to welcome Fr. Drymon
and Annie. Given Trinity's past successes with potlucks, it is our plan to have just
such an event that Sunday. Look for details and a sign-up sheet in the near
future. Meanwhile, CSG is updating our name tags so it will be a little easier
for the Drymons to learn who we are!
And yes, the rumors are true. The Drymons are indeed interested in living in our
recently renovated house (aka the Annex). There are some details remaining, and
some further work to be done, but it looks like a reality. AA and Ala-non will
continue to meet in the Parish Hall and yellow room while Parker will have a
music room in one of the class rooms on the second floor above the parish
offices.
Trinity has for many years been host to AA and Ala-non. In keeping with our
position as a ‘downtown’ church, we have been looking at how Trinity's role in the
community can continue to grow. This summer we will again be the designated
bad weather site for the Art’s Partnership’s Tuesday Concerts in the Courtyard.
Zonta Club's singing group and the Millstream Singers have both hold practices at
Trinity; a children's nonprofit, SAFY, used the Parish Hall in April with favorable
results; and the Full Sound Chamber Group offers their concerts in our
sanctuary. Our own parishioner, Debbie Haas, gives piano, guitar, and voice
lessons here every week.
Trinity's lawn on the church's west side will become a contemplation garden for
passers-by and parishioners to enjoy. Vestry has given the planning
responsibility to CSG with hopes to have plans finalized in the near future.
Expect forthcoming details with how you can help.
Alleluia!
Ginny Lee
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Music Notes
from Parker Maas
The choir practices in the parish hall at 8:30 on Sunday mornings. We
are hoping to gain new members. If you enjoy singing, we welcome you.
Come join us!
Thank you for all of your continued support in this ministry.
NEW - KROGER REWARDS!!
Kroger shoppers of Trinity earned
$151.02 from the efforts of 16 households
during the past quarter through the
Community Rewards Program!
IT IS TIME TO RE-ENROLL. Each April
participants need to re-enroll in order for
Trinity to continue receiving the benefits
of the Kroger Rewards Program. PLEASE
BE SURE TO UP-DATE YOUR
MEMBERSHIP!
OR…if you have not yet signed-up, please
consider doing so. This program in no way
affects your personal Kroger Rewards –
sales, fuel points, etc. If you would like
assistance, to sign up or renew, please
contact Deborah.
…DO NOT NEGLECT TO SHOW
HOSPITALITY TO STRANGERS,
FOR THEREBY SOME HAVE
ENTERTAINED ANGELS UNAWARE.
Trinity has guest pastors scheduled
to celebrate with us until Rev.
Drymon arrives. We would like to
show our hospitality by inviting them
to a meal following worship each
Sunday morning. If you would like to
host a visiting minister one or more
Sundays, please sign up on the
bulletin board.
This does not have to be an
elaborate event…a meal at home or
at a nearby eatery for the pastor and
possibly a spouse/guest will be fine.
And…you don’t have to do it alone.
One person or several who would
enjoy the guest and each other’s
company might dine together.
If you have any questions, please
speak with Jim or Karen.
THANK YOU!
PLANNING AHEAD…
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, TRINITY WILL HAVE A SPECIAL RECEPTION TO
WELCOME FR. JOHN DRYMON AND HIS WIFE, ANNIE STRICKLIN.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS!
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The May parish
breakfast is on
Saturday the 14th
at 8:30 a.m.
Join your Trinity family
for great food and
warm conversation.
There are openings for helpers and
hosts for Trinity’s parish breakfasts at
8:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of
each month. If you are able to cook or
to help clean up at any of these, THE
SIGN-UP SHEET is on the
bulletin board in the Parish
Hall.
Thank you.
COFFEE CORNER
MAY coffee hour hosts…
1st – Ellerbe
8th –
15th – Christophe & Sue
22nd –
29th THE SIGN-UP SHEET IS ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.
Enjoy delicious food and lively
company with the Lunch
Bunch at 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
May 13 at the Wine Merchant.
Please make your reservation
with Joanne McPherson or
Ginny Lee Pilstl by
Wednesday, May 11th .
OUR RANKS ARE DOWN…
Would you like to be on a team
serving Trinity? Greeters, Gift
Bearers, Acolytes, Readers, Ushers,
and Commentators are always
welcome at both services each
Sunday. PLEASE CONSIDER
helping in one or more of these
positions. Let Deborah know if you
are interested.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO
SERVE EACH WEEK!
HOSTS ARE NEEDED!
If no one offers, there may be no coffee
hour - or even coffee - on Sunday
mornings!
Please consider adding your name to the
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. You
don’t have to do it alone – several families
or a group may host together.
THANK YOU for the donations of coffee and decaf!
WHERE DO YOU FIT??
Everyone has special gifts – share yours with
your church! Please consider lending your
skills and talents to a committee in an area
of interest or skill.
Just contact a committee
or vestry member to join.
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Trinity Thank Offering
(TTO)
The TRINITY THANK OFFERING is a
way in which our parish recognizes the
importance of thanking God for its many
blessings. Those in need locally benefit as
Thank offerings are directed to the Rector's
Discretionary Fund. Please continue to give
thanks with offerings in the green TTO box.
Youth Sunday School News
Do you need help with yard clean up
or outside work? The youth Sunday
School class is available to serve those
in our church. We hope to do yard
projects, etc. This work will be
supervised (and assisted) by the
parents of the children. We are not
seeking payment for our work, but are
hoping to show God's love through
acts of service. This is our version of the
Backyard Mission Trip on a smaller
scale. The children are eager to help.
Please consider allowing them to serve
you. You may sign up in the Parish Hall
or contact Emily Boerger at
419.425.5105. Thanks!
ITEMS FOR JUNE TIdings should
be submitted By
Thursday, MAY 19th.
tHANKS!
The sign-up sheet for
2016 altar flowers is
on the bulletin board
in the parish hall.
Trinity on Facebook.
Find our page by
searching for Trinity Episcopal
Church, Findlay, Ohio. Be sure
to ‘like’ the page to get posts
delivered to your News Feed. If
you're not on Facebook and you
want to know more about it,
please call Ben Dolan or Emily
Boerger at 419-425-5105.
Your talents are God’s gift to you…what
you do with them is your gift to God.
WEB SITE
Our new web-site is up and running. The
goal was to up-grade Trinity’s on-line
presence and provide timely information in
a user-friendly format. Please check it out
and let us know what you think! Ben Dolan
is our web master.
TRINITY 2016 VESTRY
Ginny Lee Pilstl, Senior Warden
Karen Eubanks, Junior Warden
Mark Creighton, Clerk
Jim Miller
Paul O’Sullivan
Rita Roberts
Lisa Robeson
Sue Sandusky
Bill Trudeau
Peg Daily Treasurer
OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
PARISH HALL. IF YOU DIDN’T REQUEST
ENVELOPES AND WOULD LIKE THEM, THERE
ARE EXTRA SETS WITH NUMBERS (just let
Deborah know) OR YOU MAY USE THE
UN-NUMBERED SET ON THE TABLE.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
3 – Bob Brater
5 – Ashley Kempher
8 – Warren Kahn
9 – Paula Wolper
14 – Pat Hall
18 - Mary Jo McFarlane
Peg Haas
23 - Joanne McPherson, Lisa Mattiace
28 – Darin Boyles
30 – Katie Boucher
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
8 – Anna & Jim Miller
16 – Claudia & Michael Benjamin
27 – Paula & John Wolper
PERSONAL NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AND
ABOUT THE TRINITY FAMILY. IF YOU HAVE ITEMS OF
INTEREST TO SHARE, (BIRTHS, ENGAGEMENTS,
GRADUATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS, WEDDINGS,
PERFORMANCES, ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES, ETC.)
PLEASE SUBMIT THEM BY THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF
EACH MONTH FOR THE NEXT PUBLICATION. Thanks
If ever there is a name omitted from
one of these lists, or a date is
incorrect, please contact the church
office with the information. Thanks!
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER IS FOR YOUR BENEFIT!
You may exchange information, paperwork, mail, etc. It is located in the
yellow room under the bulletin board. There are cubbies for the Rector,
Treasurer, Secretary, Vestry, Stewardship committee, Property
committee, CSG/social committee, Outreach committee, and
Worship committee so far. The Choir/Choir director has a basket
as does the Altar Guild. If a committee/group would like to have
a mailbox, please let Deborah know. The bulletin board may also
have information posted – please feel free to use it and to check it.
TRULY KEEPING IN TOUCH…
Some parishioners not able to attend services, or attend regularly, would enjoy calls or cards from
the rest of us, and visits especially from people who know them. Others have moved – so this is
an update on their contact information:
Betty Berlekamp – 15100 Birchaven Road, Room 310, Findlay, 45840.
Marilyn Russell - P.O. Box 061600, Palm Bay, FL 32906-1600
Sarah Worthington – 172 Legacy Lane, Heritage House, 2820 Greenacre Drive, Findlay, 45840
Romelle Aldrich - 83 Harwood Road, Monroe, NJ 08831
John and Paula Wolper - 1026 Altavia Ave, Park Hills, KY 41011
Caroline Dunham – Sunrise, 401 Lake Cascades Parkway, Findlay, 45840
Dave & Peg Bell – 779 Tupper Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada K6V6A1
Jean Bolmer – 401 Hancock Street, Findlay, 45840
Gordon & Florence Mills – 4618 Arlington Park Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801
Barb Richardson – Brookdale, Room 133, 725 Fox Run Road, Findlay 45840
Eleanor Speck, Birchaven, 15100 Birchaven Road, Findlay 45840
Chris’s information is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
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TRINITY KNITTING CIRCLE
The Trinity Knitting Circle meets on the second Monday of each month
(except December) at 1:00 p.m. at 129 Second St. OUR NEXT MEETING
IS MAY 9th. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call
419-424-9786.
Purls, Pat Fox
ALTAR FLOWERS
Please let Deborah know by noon on Wednesday of
that week what you would like printed in the
bulletin for your gift of flowers. E-mail to
[email protected] or call 419-422-3214.
REMEMBER - When providing
altar flowers from a florist they
should be delivered to the church
between 9 a.m. and noon on Friday.
Altar guild members may no longer
be at the church on Saturdays.
Thanks!
WEEKLY PRAYER LIST
We all need a little prayer and Trinity provides a
prayer list each week in the bulletin for those who
could use some extra. Would you please take a
moment to review that prayer list and help us
keep it up-to-date? If there are names which
should be removed, let Deborah know. If there is
someone on your heart, we can add that person.
Thank you!
CHURCH CALENDAR
As a central area of communication, there is a
monthly Trinity scheduling calendar on the bulletin
board in the parish hall. It includes all events,
activities, and facility usage. THIS IS YOUR
CALENDAR…IF SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED,
DO SO. IF THERE IS AN ERROR, PLEASE CORRECT
IT!
You may submit items to
Deborah anytime for the
upcoming calendar, but
please feel free to make
this an interactive tool
for the parish!
A PRAYER FOR MAY
Though the world is not at peace
today, let us pray for acts of peace.
Though we support the bravery of
our troops, let us pray for
homecomings.
Though we cannot depend on
certainty, let us pray for moments of
clarity and purpose.
Though we do not understand each
other fully, let us pray for patience
and open hearts.
Though we feel acutely the pain of
our broken places, let us pray for
healing.
And though it sometimes stretches us
beyond what we once thought we
could hold, let us pray for the vessel
of community.
Amen
If our country is worth dying for
in time of war let us resolve that
it is truly worth living for in time
of peace.
~Hamilton Fish
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EVENT CALENDAR
MAY 2016
SUNDAY
MAY 1
MONDAY
MAY 2
TUESDAY
MAY 3
WEDNESDAY
MAY 4
THURSDAY
MAY 5
FRIDAY
MAY 6
MAY 8
MAY 9
MAY 10
MAY 11
MAY 12
MAY 13
8:30 Holy Eucharist
9:30 Holy Eucharist
Coffee hour
MAY 14
8:30 a.m. Parish
Breakfast
1 p.m. Knitting
Circle
MAY 15
SATURDAY
MAY 7
MAY 16
11:30 a.m. @ the
Wine Merchant
MAY 17
MAY 18
MAY 19
MAY 20
MAY 21
MAY 27
MAY 28
8:30 Holy Eucharist
9:30 Holy Eucharist
Coffee hour
Tidings items due
MAY 22
MAY 23
MAY 24
MAY 30
MAY 31
MAY 25
MAY 26
8:30 Holy Eucharist
9:30 Holy Eucharist
Coffee hour
1 p.m. Vestry
MAY 29
8:30 Holy Eucharist
9:30 Holy Eucharist
Coffee hour
Flower of the month – Lily of the Valley
Birthstone – Emerald
Trinity Episcopal Church is
. . . a welcoming community that is accepting of others who are different.
…a place to experience genuine relationships that help us grow.
…people who volunteer to reach out into the community.
…people who value tradition, music, and prayer in their worship.