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Eve of The Fourth Sunday In Lent
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Service at Old Swedes Church:
5:00pm Vigil Eucharist
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Fourth Sunday In Lent
March 15, 2026
Services at Trinity Church:
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
10:00 am Holy Eucharist with Choir
12:00 pm Santa Eucaristía
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Introductions to Today’s Lessons
1 Samuel 16.1-13
Saul, King of Israel, was initially in favor with God, but after disobeying the prophet Samuel’s orders and then God’s orders, he has been rejected by God.
Ephesians 5.8-14
The author has exhorted his readers to conduct themselves ethically as befits those who have adopted the way of Christ. In baptism, they cast aside pagan ways and became members of God’s community.
John 9.1-41
Jesus has said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” As Isaiah foretold, Jesus gives sight to the blind.
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Red Wagon Ministry
For the month of March, we are collecting for Our Future Christian Child Care Center at Old Swedes for their Easter Egg Hunt. Supplies needed: Plastic Easter Eggs, Small Candies, Stickers, Temporary Tattoos, Small Items that will fit in the eggs. 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).
Thank you.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA ON PALM SUNDAY
On Sunday, March 29, at our 10:00 am Service of Eucharist, our worship will feature the sparkling brilliance of our handbells as their ringing prepares the way for our opening processional, and with the poignant and reflective sounds of violin and trumpet, as these instrumentalists join the organ and piano in accompanying the choir and congregation in the music of Palm Sunday. The choir will offer Mary McDonald’s jubilant “That’s Where Love Will Find Me,” Patti Drennan’s meditative “Echoes of Golgotha,” and Benjamin Culli’s stunning arrangement of “My Song Is Love Unknown” for choir and congregation. The service will also feature a dramatic reading of the Passion Story by our parishioners.
We hope that you and your family and friends can join us for this moving service as we begin our journey through Holy Week.
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Easter Flowers: Using flowers to celebrate the Risen Christ is an ancient custom in the church. At Trinity, we continue this custom by inviting parishioners to contribute memorial flowers honoring loved ones. The minimum contribution is $35; please include a list of those you are honoring with your check, and mark the memo line ‘Easter flowers.’
If you choose to give online, please send an email to office@trinityparishde.org with the list of those you are remembering. The deadline is Friday, March 27 for both donations and names. Questions? Please call Ashlin Bray at 302-658-5821.
Thank you for participating in the celebration of Easter.
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Watch at the Altar of Repose
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.” And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, COULD YOU NOT WATCH WITH ME ONE HOUR? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
(Matthew 26:36,40-41)
The WATCH will be kept before the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose in the Chapel at Trinity Church from the end of the Maundy Thursday Liturgy on April 2 until 12 o’clock midnight, and then from 5 o’clock in the morning until 3 o’clock in the afternoon on Good Friday, April 3. You are invited to come for silent prayer and meditation before the Sacrament at the Altar in the Chapel. Since the Holy Eucharist is not celebrated on Good Friday, the Blessed Sacrament will be brought back to the Nave Altar for the Administration of Holy Communion toward the end of the Good Friday Liturgy at 7.00pm.
Sign-up sheets are in the Lobby and Table at Rear of Nave.
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Annual Women’s Retreat
Save The Date! Women's Retreat is the weekend of May 8-10 and we invite you to join us. Our theme, facilitated by Beth Jones (www.deepgreenjourney.com), is Rooted and Renewed: Step away from the routine and into a sacred space where we will gather to listen, ten and prepare the soil of our lives for what God is growing next.
This retreat invites us to gently explore: What can we do to ready the ground of our hearts for God's movement? How might we cultivate a spirit of openness so our gifts can be used with courage and joy? Through reflection, conversation, and quiet moments we will create room for renewal and discover together how to nurture a heart that is expectant, rooted and ready for God's unfolding work.
Contact Kim Denhardt to express your interest or ask any questions at kdenhardt@gmail.com or 302-367-4408. To reserve your space at the retreat, you can pay by check to Trinity Episcopal Church with 'Women's Retreat' in the memo line or through the church website. For scholarships to pay for the retreat, just email Fr. Kirtley with the request to 'attend the women's retreat' at FrKirtley@trinityparishde.org.
We hope you can join us!
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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†.
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Ministry of Aging at Trinity Parish
Ministry of Aging will meet on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2.00pm in the Dining Room at Trinity Church. If you are unable to join in-person, you may participate virtually via Zoom.com. Please click on “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID: 810 5241 1884 and password 445882. Please keep this Zoom link handy for use every Monday through March 9th when a new link will be issued. For more information, please contact Jerry Lucas (jermeloh@yahoo.com).
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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
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Holy Week Worship at Trinity Parish
Come, See…Go and Tell
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THE SACRED GROUNDS TEAM PRESENTS:
Bees, Butterflies, and Blessings.
March 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
How Native Plant Gardens Can Support Your Community.
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5th Annual
Parish Communications Conference
Friday, March 27 | 9:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dover, Delaware
Whether your parish is promoting an event, launching a fundraising appeal,
planning a pledge drive, or tackling a “we really need to fix that” project,
this year’s Parish Communications Conference is designed for you.
Real Skills. Real Tools. Real Results.
Plan a campaign + Track progress + Create consistent messaging + Build a communications calendar + Understand church-friendly database + Canva + Brand Basics + Email platforms + AI tools
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The Serafin Ensemble closes out 25-26 TAAT Season with fireworks!
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REVOLUTION & INDEPENDENCE
April 19 – 4:00 pm
Old Swedes Church & Historic Site
In celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, the Serafin Ensemble performs chamber works from our nation’s late colonial and revolutionary period, including Benjamin Franklin’s String Quartet and John Antes’ String Trios, as well as a Trio Sonata and the La Folia Variations by Arcangelo Corelli, in the beautiful and historic Old Swedes Church which has been in continuous use since its construction in 1699.
As with all TAAT concerts, admission and parking is FREE, including a reception to meet the artists on the historic grounds of Old Swedes after the concert.
Invite a friend or two to join you on an April afternoon and immerse yourself in great music in a beautiful and historic space.
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Let’s get started planning for The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on
May 2nd!
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It’s a fantastic fundraiser for Friendship House, and every donation in their name goes straight to them. Let’s keep up the great work Trinity Parish has been doing to support Friendship House.
Trinity Parish is on the lookout for a Team Captain for this year’s walk. The role involves getting parishioners to sign up to walk and/or donate and then organizing everyone to walk together! Friendship House will provide the materials and instructions.
Join your fellow Trinity Parish members for some fun and togetherness for a wonderful cause. If you have any questions, please see Sarah Berninger or Brian Embriani.
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Greetings! I am delighted to share with you the attached position description for the newly created post of Communications Specialist.
Please feel free to share the position description far and wide.
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Worship Service Volunteers Needed
EVERY Service!
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TRINITY FORWARD
Search Committee Webpage
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Giving Online To Trinity
includes link to online pledge card
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The Arts At Trinity (TAAT)
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Parish Office - 302-652-8605
Fax - 302-652-8611
Email - office@trinityparishde.org
Mailing Address - 1108 N. Adams St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm Mon.-Fri.
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