Let's Celebrate! An End of Sabbatical Celebration! | | |
End of Sabbatical Celebration!
Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. Eaton Hall
Join us as we celebrate the end of Jimmy's sabbatical, welcome him back; and give thanks for Chase's service to our parish this summer!
P.S. - Cake is involved!
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Sunday School
Sunday School for All will resume Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Children's Chapel, takes place during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Please Note: Children's Chapel will not take place on Sunday, August 2nd, and on Sunday, August 9th.
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NEW! Pastoral Care phone line:
409-256-5741
Pastoral Care
It is our joy to be with you in prayer whether it is serving Communion at home, praying before hospital visits, or a special service of anointing. Our clergy would like to know how we can be of assistance to you in your time of need. Please visit our website and click “Pastoral Care”
www.trinitygalv.org/pastoralcare
to share your needs with us. When prompted, please fill out the requested information, including your name, contact information and prayer need.
| | First Friday Lunch & Learn Returns! | | | | | |
GEORGE CHASE - Trumpet & Cornet
Friday, August 7, 2026 - 12:00 p.m.
Eaton Hall* at Trinity Episcopal Church
22nd and Ball Street - Galveston
*This presentation will be in Upper Eaton Hall (2nd floor)
George Chase plays trumpet in the Houston Ballet Orchestra. He will play a program of favorites using many different trumpets that he plays regularly. Questions and answers will be part of the program.
This event is free and includes a light lunch, but please RSVP with button below for food preparation.
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Outreach Opportunity:
Thurs., July 30
Serve lunch at ACCT (Access Care of Coastal Texas),
707 23rd Street
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Meets the 2nd Sunday of the Month
9:15 a.m.
Kelso Room
Trinity's Outreach Committee wants your input! Join the committee on the second Sunday of each month in the Kelso Room. Join in the generosity of Trinity Episcopal Church as they support our community!
AND...
If you are interested in helping our outreach committee serve a meal at Central Church once a month (4th Tuesday of the month) - please reach out to the church office and we'll get you connected.
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Help our neighbors in Venezuela!
Support Episcopal Relief through the International Disaster Fund.
| | On June 24, two strong earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession. Your gift to the International Disaster Fund supports work with local partners to provide critical relief today and long-term recovery support to those impacted by disasters like the earthquakes in Venezuela. | | Trinity's Outreach Committee is asking our congregation to help fill the most wanted needs of The Ronald McDonald House of Galveston. | | | | | Please follow the link with the button below and give as you are able. | | | Non-perishable food items needed for St. Vincent's House | | | | | |
Bishop Doyle has called for a diocese-wide effort at thinking about and feeding the hungry called “Feed the Hungry Sunday." Interested Parishioners can find more information at https://www.calltofeedthehungry.org/faq
More information will be forthcoming in August.
Please help us continue to fill our Blue Barrel of Hope with non-perishable food for St. Vincent’s House. Barrel is located in the back of the Church. Donations may also be dropped off in box near church office entrance.”
FOOD PANTRY HELP NEEDED
Immediate need for non-perishable food!
Online Donations
For our online shoppers - use St. Vincent's House Amazon Wish List and send items directly to St. Vincent's House!
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Parish Prayer List
Lori Munoz Kresta, Addie Clore, Joal Donovan, Carla Talliaferro, Ollive Shepherd, Ed Muncey, Emily Erdmann, Fr. Terry Roper, Tracey Sheffield, Olivia Selman, Malachi Joseph-Egbe, Scott Sherry, Polly Goodner, Molly Wright, Allan Matthews, Carol Ramirez, Cort Thornton, Debbie Williams, Carolyn Speich, Shirley Ellis, Sandra Sterling, Brenda Atchley, Tim Nelick, Mike Ellis, Elizabeth Sullivant, Leta Higgins, Mary Bratton, and Roger Lindsey.
Those in active military service, especially Will Kerr, Charles Lewis, John Parker Unbehagen, Theo Unbehagen, John Kelso, Jr., and David Middleton.
Those celebrating birthdays in August, especially Joseph Patane, Bill Dannenmaier, Doug McLeod, Margaret Kelso, Shanna Pennington, Ron Wyatt, Maggie Abbott, Georgia Galindo, Ollive Shepherd, Alison Barker, Connor McDermott, Amber Booth, Francie Buergler, Ryan VanDewalli, Bill Noble, Novelle Pennal, Max Patane, Jim Byrom, Carly Chase, Chloe Chase, Bill Leopold, Kevin Melgaard, Elaine Culver, Will Jones, Macy Hawkes, Jennifer Kelso, Tracey Spiller, Linda Alley-Thomas, Pat Ritchie, Linda Macdonald, and Pat Adams.
Each month we will refresh the Parish Prayer list. If you have any prayer requests or would like someone added back on the prayer list, please use button below.
Did we miss your birthday? If so, our apologies - please call and let us confirm we have your birthday in Realm!
| | First Day of School - Wednesday, August 12th! | | |
Monday, August 10 - Parent Orientation
6:00pm - Trinity Episcopal Church
A short program will be presented, followed by presentations by division, which parents will attend according to their preferences/needs. Please remember that this event is designed for parents, not for students.
Please note the following times and locations for the division meetings:
Beginning School: Parents will remain in the Church from 6:30-7:00.
Lower School: Parents will travel to individual classrooms for one of two sessions. Session 1 is from 6:30-7:00 followed by Session 2 from 7:00-7:30.
Middle School: NEW! From 6:30-7:30, parents will rotate through each of their child's classrooms to meet teachers and learn about curriculum, classroom expectations, and the year ahead.
New to Trinity? If so, on Monday, August 10, please stop by Lower Eaton Hall from 5:30 – 5:50 on your way to the Parent Orientation. Lower Eaton Hall is located on 22nd Street, across the lawn from the Church.
Tuesday, August 11
Meet & Greet for all families on Tuesday, August 11 from 9:00-10:00.
Parents and students from all divisions can visit classrooms, drop off supplies, set up lockers, etc or just visit to make a social connection. Feel free to stop by with your student for a quick peek into where their class will be located and say hello to their new teacher(s).
This should go a long way to reduce that "first-day anxiety" and build excitement and positivity heading into Wednesday morning. Please know that there is no presentation or program and, of course, no problem if families are unable to attend.
Wednesday, August 12 - First Day of School
The carpool line will be active, but parents are welcome to park and walk in on the first day. A reception following drop-off will be available in Lower Eaton, so please join us to see returning families and meet parents new to Trinity.
| | | | | The mission of Trinity Episcopal School is to nurture and educate children in a God-centered environment, filling hearts and minds with a passion for learning, a strong moral foundation, a commitment to social responsibility, and respect for all people. | | 2026 Vestry (top row, left to right): Olivia Meyer (Senior Warden), Georgeann Strong (Jr. Warden), Kelley Delesandri (Treasurer), Brian Massey (Clerk), Ann Anderson and Susan Edmonson. (Bottom row, left to right) Edee Harvey, Chris Hofstad, Jerry Jackson, Robert Krout, Mike Malloy and John Speich. | | |
STAFF
Rector – The Rev. Jimmy Abbott
Curate - The Rev. Chase Bradley
Director of Music - Joseph Painter
Parish Administrator – Kathy VanDewalli
Director of Finance – Gretchen Schulz
Children's Ministry - Jackie Fields
Head of Trinity Episcopal School – Mark Fallo
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