April 15, 2026 Trinity Parish Weekly Update

Eve of The Third Sunday of Easter

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Service at Old Swedes Church:

5:00pm Vigil Eucharist

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Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 19, 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, 36-41

Peter now comes to the conclusion of his speech to the Jerusalem crowd, in which he interprets the event they have just witnessed: the coming of the Holy Spirit. He has accused them of responsibility for Jesus’ death.

1 Peter 1.17-23

The author has urged his readers: “discipline yourselves”, be ready for Christ’s second coming. Do not fall back into the pagan immorality you practiced before your conversion to the faith; rather, separate yourselves from such ways: live ethically.

Luke 24.13-35

It is later on Easter Day, the day on which Mary Magdalene and the other women have discovered the empty tomb. Two messengers from God have told them that Jesus has risen, as he predicted. But two of Jesus’ followers aren’t so sure.

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.

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.