May 14, 2026

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Dear Trinity Church,


I am so thankful for your prayers for Keith this past Sunday as he became a member of the Body of Christ. Your faithfulness in that moment was deeply felt as he took these next steps in his Christian journey, and he was able to do so because of your support. I was humbled by your gracious acceptance of the newest member of Christ’s Church, and thankful for the reminder that this is something we do together.


This week we enter a shorter season in our liturgical life as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension with other Episcopalians on the island. This moment marks the completion of Jesus’ earthly ministry among his disciples and friends as he ascends to the Father. Yet, as we heard in the Scripture readings last week, Jesus does not leave us without a gift... The Holy Spirit!


As we approach Ascension Day and celebrate it again this Sunday, I want to encourage you to reflect on what it means to be guided by the Holy Spirit. For me, as a former Quaker, the Spirit has always been a very present part of my spiritual life, and that guidance has always encouraged me to dig deeper in my spiritual life. I am curious about what the Spirit is guiding you to do this week.



Yours in Christ,

Chase

Welcoming family into the church family!

SAVE THE DATE!

Trinity Sunday - Sunday, May 31, 2026

Celebrating 185 Years of Ministry

at Trinity Episcopal Church

Join us for a light lunch following

the 10:30 a.m. service, as we celebrate Trinity’s 185th Anniversary.

Music, games, fellowship, food and, a commemorative keepsake!

WORSHIP BULLETINS

Sunday, May 17

Download the worship bulletin on your phone or tablet and save paper!

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Meetings & Events

At-a-glance


Thurs., May 14

Ascension Day Worship Service

6:00 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

1115 - 36th St.


Thurs. & Fri., May 14-15

TES Musical Theater

Disney "The Little Mermaid, Jr."

6:00 p.m.

The Grand 1894 Opera House - Galveston


Sun., May 17

Worship services

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Church Sanctuary

Sunday School for all

9:30 a.m.

Adults – Lower Eaton Hall

Children – Children’s Chapel

Youth – Episcopal Student Ctr.

Note: This is the last week of Sunday School until the Fall Semester begins.


Youth Group

End of year Youth Group Party after 10:30 a.m. service


Mon., May 18

Women’s Bible Study

5:30 p.m. Student Center


Tue., May 19

HAPS Exercise Class

5:30 p.m.

Lower Eaton Hall


Wed., May 20

Evening Prayer

5:30 p.m. – Church Sanctuary


Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Choir room on cloister



Thur., May 21

Geezers Lunch Group

11:30 a.m.

Sonny’s Place Restaurant


SAVE THE DATES!


Sun., May 31

Trinity Sunday

Trinity Episcopal Church celebrates 185 years!

Lunch, games, music and more!

11:45 a.m.

Eaton Hall and Lawn


Fri., June 5

June - First Friday Lunch & Learn

Dr. Kay Sandor – A Citizen Astronaut Goes to Mars

12:00 p.m.

Lower Eaton Hall

RSVP Here


Thur.-Sun. June 25-28

Vacation Bible School

Enrolling now!


Sunday School


All Sunday School sessions take place at 9:30 a.m.


  • Adult Sunday School - held in Upper Eaton Hall.
  • Youth Group Sunday School - held in the Episcopal Student Center.
  • Children's Sunday School is in the Children's Chapel.


Children's Chapel, takes place during the 10:30 a.m. service.

Vacation Bible School

Save the Dates - Enrollment Open Now!

Thur.-Sun., June 25-28

Mark you calendars for our Tropical Trek VBS Fun!



Set for June 25-28, each day's schedule is as follows:

Thurs., June 25: 6-8 p.m.

Fri., June 26: 6-8 p.m.

Sat., June 27: 9-11 a.m.

Sun., June 28: 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service followed by

Kona Ice tropical treats

at 11:45 a.m.

Bible Study Offerings (These events will wrap up in May for the Spring semester, and resume in the Fall)


Monday Women's Bible Study

Monday's - 5:30 p.m. - Kelso Room


College Students Bible Study

Wednesdays - 6:30pm

Episcopal Student Center

Pastoral Care Offered

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 and Learn - Dr. Kay Sandor

A Citizen Astronaut Goes to Mars

Dr. Kay Sandor

Friday, June 5

12:00 p.m.

Lower Eaton Hall

Dr. Kay Sandor is a retired professor from UTMB School of Nursing and a retired psychotherapist (LPC) from her private practice. She is currently a Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC) and a scholar in the Global Academy of Holistic Nurses. Although she has many professional credentials, Dr. Sandor says her highest credentials are Mom and Certified Texas Master Gardener. She loves sailing, gardening, watercolor painting, and star-gazing. When she learned the Mars Society was recruiting participants for their desert research program—she had a deep conversation with Gary and then she applied. Imagine her surprise when she received an offer to join an international crew about 6 months later. Let’s hear her talk about her trip to Mars! (Mars Desert Research Station-MDRS).

This event is free and includes a light lunch, but please RSVP for food preparation.

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.

NOTE: The committee will not serve a meal in May due to Central Church event in Houston.

ADA Women's Center to celebrate 40th Anniversary

Use button below to order tickets; use code Trinity for 50% discount on ticket purchases.

Donate non-perishable food items for St. Vincent's House

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!

Parish Prayer List

Olivia Selman, Malachi Joseph-Egbe, Laura Brotherton, Scott Sherry, Polly Goodner, Molly Wright, Allan Matthews, Carol Ramirez, Cort Thornton, Debbie Williams, Carolyn Speich, Shirley Ellis, Sandra Sterling, Jennifer Kelso, Brenda Atchley, Tim Nelick, Mike Ellis, Elizabeth Sullivant, Leta Higgins, Mary Bratton, and Roger Lindsey.


Those in active military service, especially Will Kerr, Christopher Citti, Charles Lewis, John Parker Unbehagen, Theo Unbehagen, John Kelso, Jr., and David Middleton.



Those celebrating birthdays in May, especially Matt Hawkes, Jon Schultz, Scarlett Blancken, Leta Higgins, Jerry Jackson, Mandy Kueht, Grace Delesandri, Austin Steil, Annie McConnell, Karl Anderson, Rhoda Spuhler, Anne Charpentier, Joli Williams, Cindy Fountain-Guelfi, Teresa Reeves, Kathy VanDewalli, Jackie Fields, Eileen Hall, Maggie Kelso, Matthew Sealy, Dena Williams, Brian Massey, Candace Fulton, Marshall Fulton, Eve Monteith, Georgeann Strong, Jay Balentine, Anneli Kucera, Madison Kueht, Brian Malechuk, William McQuitty and Victoria Petty.


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!

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.

Trinity Episcopal School Musical Theater presents Disney "The Little Mermaid, Jr." tonight and tomorrow night at The Grand 1894 Opera House. 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Join us for summer fun! Trinity Summer Camps enrolling now!

TES Lower School Charger Camp

June 8-26 and July 6-24

Open to incoming 1st-5th Graders

Beginning School Summer Camp

June 8-26 and July 6-24

Open to incoming PreK-3 to Kindergarten

2026 VESTRY

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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