April 08, 2026 Trinity Parish Weekly Update

Eve of The Second Sunday of Easter

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Service at Old Swedes Church:

5:00pm Vigil Eucharist

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Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Services at Trinity Church:

8:00 am Holy Eucharist

10:00 am Holy Eucharist with Choir

12:00 pm Santa Eucaristía

Directions to Trinity Church and Old Swedes Church

can be found on our website: https://trinityoldswedes.church/directions-parking/

Please note, the sign for our 11th Street lot only notes Colonial Parking. You can park there without issue after 5 pm during the week and on Saturday and Sunday.

Link to Live Streaming Services

Streaming on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TrinityParishDE

Streaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinityparishde

Bulletins can be found on the homepage of our website next to the Live Stream links.

Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!

Introductions to Today’s Lessons

Acts 2.14a, 22-32

Luke has described the coming of the Holy Spirit as best he can in human terms. He writes that it was “like the rush of violent wind” and “divided as of fire”. Now, on behalf of the other apostles, Peter has begun interpreting the event to the crowd that has gathered.

1 Peter 1.3-9

The author writes to churches in rural Asia Minor. He addresses his letter to those “chosen and destined” by the Father and “sanctified” by the Holy Spirit in order “to be obedient to Jesus Christ” and to share in the forgiveness available through Christ’s sacrificial death.

John 20.19-31

Early on Easter Day, Mary Magdalene has recognized a man standing near the tomb as Jesus. She has told the disciples: “I have seen the Lord.” The disciples fear that they may suffer the same fate as their master.

Welcome – Administrative Assistant

We are delighted to formally welcome Ximena Silva as Administrative Assistant in Trinity Episcopal Parish. Ximena has been working in the parish office on a part-time basis since January, and effective, April 1st, is now full-time. She grew up here at Trinity Parish since she was a little girl and is excited to be officially joining the leadership team to help the church grow. Ximena loves singing and all forms of art. Ximena’s email address is: Office@trinityparishde.org.

Welcome – Communications Specialist

We are thrilled that Sarah Kaznowsky will be joining Trinity Episcopal Parish as Communications Specialist, where she will oversee both internal and external communications, including social media, newsletters, and community outreach. Sarah begins on Monday, April 13th. She is excited to support the parish’s ministries and help spread the church’s message. Outside of her professional work, Sarah enjoys photography and baking, as well as spending time with friends and family. Her email address is Communications@trinityparishde.org.

Red Wagon Ministry

For the month of April, we are collecting for Clothing Bank of Delaware by Friendship House. Supplies needed: New Socks and New Underwear for all ages and genders. The Children at Trinity Parish bring the Red Wagon with your generous donations to the Altar to be blessed during the Offertory Procession on Sundays!

For more information, please contact Sarah Berninger (berninger59@comcast.net). On Sunday, April 19th, fill Sarah’s Truck Event!! Spring Cleaning!! Bring clean used clothing in BAGS, no hangers. Thank you.

We are in need of someone to prepare the meal for Epiphany House on April 15th.

Please contact: berninger59@comcast.net, or 302-351-2422.

Come As You Are - Worship at Old Swedes

Every Saturday Evening at 5:00 pm

Old Swedes Church

606 N. Church Street Wilmington, DE 19801

ALL ARE WELCOME!

CREATING SPACE FOR GOD IN THE "BUSY'NESS OF LIFE

Confirmation Instruction

PREPARATION TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be taught in a five-week course beginning on April 19th (the Third Sunday of Easter) and continuing every Sunday through May 17th, 2026 (the Sunday after Ascension Day).

The Bishop of Delaware, the Right Reverend Kevin S. Brown, will lay hands on the Confirmands on Sunday, May 31st at Trinity Church during his Pastoral Visitation. If you feel called to seek this commitment to the Christian Life, please speak with Fr Kirtley†.

~Come Join Us at Old Swedes Historic Site~

To Help Prepare Our Pollinator Garden

On Saturday:

May 2, May 16, May 30

Click Here For Garden Prep Details

ROOTED AND RENEWED

2026 TRINITY WOMEN'S RETREAT

MAY 8-10

REHOBETH BEACH, DE

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Building Community, One Sip At A Time!

Meet Fr Kirtley for a chat at our Trinity Vicinity neighborhood café, Bean Head Coffee bar, 714 W 11^th Street (diagonally across the street from Trinity Church), Tuesdays 2.00pm until 3.00pm.