March 8, 2019 Bay View

Apalachicola, Florida...............................................................March 8, 2019

LENT -- 2019

“Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the

observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance;

by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and

meditating on God's holy Word…” (Book of Common Prayer p. 264-265)

These are the first words heard in the Ash Wednesday service that prepare us for the upcoming season of Lent. It’s the one time of year we intentionally focus on our relationship with God through self-denial and fasting. When we deny ourselves sacrificially, we open up a place for God to enter in. Making space for God in your mind and heart clears the way for God to speak (while you pray) and for you to hear (while you listen). Giving up something we value and hold dear is a sacrifice of pleasure or satisfaction.

Another way to approach a Lenten discipline is to take on something new that will expand your understanding of the Divine or give you pause when looking at how your prioritize your life and time. This can be attending a bible study, expanding your prayer time, or perhaps being of service to one who needs time and attention. There are a number of things one can take on that ask you to realign how you spend your time and for what purpose.Whatever you choose to do, give up something or take something on, I pray you will do it with intention and love for the Lord your God, being ever mindful of the sacrifices he made for us.

Please join me during these next 40 days as I wander the wilderness of my mind and heart, praying for a closer relationship with God. During this journey, “May Almighty God be with you, may Jesus Christ show you the way and the Holy Spirit awaken the wildness of your soul.” Amen

-- Donna+

Readings for March 10, 2019 , the First Sunday in Lent

Readings for March 17, 2019 , the Second Sunday in Lent

AROUND THE CHURCH

Life Together at Trinity Church...

Potluck Dinner

Tuesday, March 12, 6pm in Benedict Hall

Please sign up in Benedict Hall so we can plan

Party Welcomes Nursing Home Residents

The nursing home in Port St. Joe reopened following repairs from hurricane damage. And Trinity Outreach was there last week to welcome the residents back. Marlene Seaborn, Nancy Luther, Martha Snowden, Carole Brazsky, Gary Niblack, and Geri Anderson put together a festive party with music by Randy Mims. Residents received gift bags of toiletries, socks, and Mardi Gras beads, and enjoyed refreshments provided by the Outreach group.

2019 Tour of Homes -- May 5

Upgrades Coming Soon at Penny's Worth

Penny's Worth will be closed for a few days later this month - March 23, 26, & 27 - for some upgrades. The popular Apalachicola thrift shop, a community service of Trinity, is getting new flooring in a few areas. Stop by afterward to see the new look!

Trinity's Historic Organ Featured on TV

Trinity Church and its historic Erben Organ were featured on TV recently in a story by Ron Marasco of WJHG in Panama City. We are honored to have Florida's oldest pipe organ still in use. Our own Ina Margaret Meyer is the star of the show. Take a look .

Many Guests Enjoyed

Our Annual Pancake Supper

Trinity's Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper drew close to 200 guests from our community who enjoyed pancakes, fellowship, and conversation this week. Two shifts of volunteers from our Parish set up, cooked, served, and cleaned up, making it a great event for everyone.

Trinity Outreach Supports

Summer Youth Activities

Trinity’s Outreach Committee has adopted Boy Scout Troop 347 & Franklin Elite 4-H Group as the official recipients of our Loose Change effort during Lent. Loose Change jars will be located in the Church, Benedict Hall and Church Office. The change will be used to send kids to camp this summer.

In addition, Outreach is holding a fund-raising BBQ Dinner on Sunday, April 7 after the 10:30 service in Benedict Hall in support of summer youth activities including Scouts, 4H, and the Matchbox. Dinners are $10. If you'd like to help with the dinner set-up and preparation, call or text Marlene (843-224-7706).

We Have Deep Episcopal Roots

Results of our Parish Survey, conducted last summer, reveal that nearly a quarter of us are cradle Episcopalians, with another 40% being Episcopalian for 20 or more years. Also, two-thirds of us are members of Trinity, while others are members of another Episcopal Church, or another denomination. Take a look at the full break-down .

OUR GREATER COMMUNITY

Daylight Saving Time for 2019 officially begins at

2 am on Sunday, March 10.

Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour on

Saturday night, so you will be on time for Sunday events...especially Church Services.

And, remember - the hour you lose this weekend will be returned to you in the fall.

LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

March 2019

If you have a conflict, please get someone to cover for you and

call the office with the changes.

March 10 - 1st Sunday of Lent M arch 17 - 2nd Sunday of Lent

Acolyte: 10:30 – Paul McAbee Acolyte: 10:30-Debbie Flowers

Lectors: S. Galloway & G. Rudo Lectors: C. Clark & P. McAbee

Prayers: Ralph Wagoner Prayers: CT Ponder

Greeters: S. Watkins & K. Brown Greeters: Ralph & Susie Wagoner

Chalice: John & Dee Crusoe Chalice: G. Austin & C. Springer

Healing: Kristin Anderson Healing: Kristin Anderson

Altar Guild: G. Austin & A. Knox Altar Guild: G. Austin & A. Knox

Hospitality: Altar/Flower Guilds Hospitality: Choir

March 24 - 3rd Sunday of Lent March 31 - 4th Sunday of Lent

Acolyte: 10:30- Bill & Fisher Van Der Tulip Acolyte: 10:30 - Cindy Clark

Lectors: HD Cannington & P. McCartney Lectors: G. Rudo & J. Anderson

Prayers: Susan Galloway Prayers: Nancy Totman

Greeters: Charlie & Brenda Galloway Greeters: Clint & Anne Eason

Chalice: B. Jones & S. Wagoner Chalice: G. Austin & B. Jones

Healing: Kristin Anderson Healing: Kristin Anderson

Altar Guild: G. Austin & A. Knox Altar Guild: G. Austin & A. Knox

Hospitality: EfM Hospitality: Outback Bible Study

CALENDAR

Sunday Services are 8 am & 10:30 am, Eastern time

Church address: 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320

Office address: 76 5th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320

Mailing address: PO Box 667, Apalachicola, Florida 32329

Phone number: (850) 653-9550

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.trinityapalachicola.org