Come Worship With Us!

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10:00 am

First Sunday of Lent

This service will be live streamed on Facebook.

Don't have Facebook? Don't worry, you can still view the live service from any device by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/Trinitychurchnorthborough



A step-by-step tutorial on how to access Facebook Live CLICK HERE

Have your Bible, a candle and lighter ready and create a worshipful space, maybe with a cross, a nice tablecloth, or other devotional items that are meaningful to you.

Replay on Verizon channel 31 and Charter channel 191

Sundays (previous week's) at 6pm and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at: trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her (508) 393-8156

and she will walk you through each step.

This month marks the beginning of the 40 day season of Lent, which begins Wednesday, March 5.

It's a time when we can deepen our relationship with Jesus -- seeing him more clearly, loving him more dearly, and following him more nearly, day by day.

Here are some things you can reflect upon in your life this Lent as you draw closer to Jesus...

Greetings from your 2025 Board of Deacons! We are responsible for the spiritual and secular affairs of the church. We have had our first meeting of the new year and welcomed new members Pam Jones and Diane Lyford. 

I can tell you that we are excited about the year ahead. God has led us to this point to do the work Jesus asks us to do.

The Deacons are grateful for all the volunteers on Ministry Teams and Committees. Thank you all who volunteer at The Thrift Shop, Coffee House, Coffee Hour, Community Meals, Worcester Fellowship, Food Pantry and in any other way. 

Together, we live out Trinity’s mission to fill its people with the love of God and share God’s love in all the world.

Please contact any one of us if you have a concern, question, suggestion or comment.  

Blessings to all.

Board of Deacons

Lynn Garry (Chair), Rae Carlsen, Faith DeMarinis, June Hamilton, Pam Jones, Diane Lyford, Paul Pazareskis, John Posluszny.

Hello Trinity Church Community!

What a month February was!? I feel like the extra 6 weeks of Winter came back with a vengeance. Haha. With 2 canceled in-person worship services and a postponed community event, I just want to take a moment to applaud everyone for their hard work to make those events come together. And even though it is disappointing to not see the fruits of those efforts, I’m thankful that we were able to reschedule most of the musical elements for future services.

Preparing for the Seasons of Lent and Easter, below of are the Musical Happenings for the month of March:



• Song of the Month: “Step By Step” - a praise chorus by Michael W. Smith Listen HERE
• Scripture Response: “Day By Day” - Chalice Hymnal #599 Listen to the original version from the Musical, “GODSPELL” HERE
• March 2nd - Traditional service hymns with Special Music provided by the Voice Choir.
• March 5th - Ash Wednesday Service at Noon with hymns and reflective music.
• March 9th - Double feature of music from the Hand Bell Choir
• Music & Movement time with Mr. Scott for Faith Formation Kids after the service.
• March 16th - Service Music and Special Music provided by the Worship Band
• March 23rd - Special Music provided by the Adult Voice Choir
• March 30th - HYMN SING! We’ll sing unsung requests from the “suggest a hymn” service. You can also send any new requests my way.

Looking ahead, be sure to mark your calendars for Palm Sunday (April 13th) and Easter Sunday (April 20th). Palm Sunday will be a festive service with Prelude Palms, Hand Bell Music, and Faith Formations Fun! The Adult Voice Choir is preparing 3 beautiful pieces to be included in the Easter’s morning Worship Service. 

Until We Meet Again

Find God in the Music,

Scott Arnold (He/Him)

Minister of Music

Trinity Church of Northborough

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night or Sunday Morning the weekend of March 9th.

I am currently working on a documentary about Trinity Church of Northborough, focusing on how the church supported the community during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it continues to serve today.

I would like to reach out and begin organizing interviews and gathering information. Specifically, to:

• Schedule Interviews at the Church – to arrange a time to conduct interviews, ideally after Sunday services.

• Announce Interview Opportunities to the Congregation – I’d love to involve church members in sharing their experiences.

The documentary will highlight Trinity Church’s resilience, technological adaptation during Covid, and commitment to inclusivity. I plan to interview Pastor Will, Jean and Ned, and congregation members about their experiences. The film will also touch on the financial realities of maintaining the historic building, framing it as a call to recognize and support the church.

I appreciate all your help and look forward to working together to tell this story.

Best,

Kevin Kwasny

Special Offering on Sunday March 30, 2025.

The theme for the 2025 One Great Hour of Sharing^® is Be the Light.

Orfelina (pictured above) works with families in the northern regions of Honduras to help them understand how to transform their families and communities through Agriculture. The list of things she does is mindboggling: Checking on local farmers' harvest. Monitoring water projects. Teaching the women in the community how to prepare more nutritious meals for their families. Chatting up community leaders for support. Running workshops for things like creating organic fertilizers and sprays.

But Orfelina doesn't just work with farmers and their families, she supports and encourages them. Visiting them in their homes. Bringing God's light to everyone she meets. And all of this is made possible through your giving, projects like these and thousands more around the world are changing lives. Transforming communities. And spreading God's light. Be the Light. Give to One Great Hour of Sharing.

Offering Envelopes will be available at Worship Service on Sunday March 30, 2025

Marketing Team for Trinity Church! I am looking for a few people to assist me in helping Market Trinity Church in our community and beyond! Part of our Vitality Team Mission to invite people to Trinity and be more visible in our town, as well as our neighboring towns. Please send me an email at lornahelms1@gmail.com or text- 508-596-1776. Lorna 

Neighborhood Block Party is coming to Trinity! As part of our Vitality Team, we would love to host a BBQ with local businesses and invite the community. We are thinking about food, games, and great conversations! If this sounds like something that is right up your alley, please reach out to Paul at jopazz@hotmail.com or Lorna at lornahelms1@gmail.com or sign up at Coffee Hour on March 9th!

Want to help spread the word about events happening at Trinity Church on Social Media?? Rita is working hard on our social media and websites to share events and more-but she needs our help! On March 9th during coffee hour I will give a quick tutorial on how to like, share, and let your friends and family know about fun events happening here! See you all there! Lorna 

Help needed

A young mother of three children living in Northborough is looking for low-cost housing (the lease where she lives now is being terminated). If anyone has any ideas or leads, please contact Jean at jhleif@gmail.com.

Update on our Northboro Refugee Projects

There is one family that we are currently helping. Michael and his mom came to Northboro from Haiti two years ago.  Michael graduated from Algonquin last June and started classes at Quinsigamond Community College this fall.  

Unfortunately, there is no public transportation from Northboro and Michael has no car.  Our team has been recruiting volunteers to give him rides back and forth to class. If you would like to help with rides, we have a sign-up genius: Click Here

The Outreach Team would like to thank you for all of your support and for helping Trinity make a difference to refugee families in Northboro.

ONASJ Update

There are many forms of Social Justice. In an effort to be more accessible and inclusive the ONASJ team requested the Property team install a doorbell at the Hudson Street entrance. 

Thank you Property Team for installing it! Although it is wheelchair accessible it is not automatic and can be a difficult door to manage. The ringer is in the coat room area so if you hear it, please check the Hudson St entrance!

Also, we now have our accessibility information on our website. Thank you, Rita! “Wheelchair entrance on Hudson St. and Chair lift to 2nd floor Sanctuary.” This will also be included in future publications. We have learned that people will tend to assume a place is not accessible if it is not stated.

There are many ways to be accessible. We have large print Bibles, hearing devices and our welcoming attitudes!



ONASJ Team

Dave Chin, Lynn Garry, Chris Mosher, Kathie Nichols

Our March meeting will be on March 15 at 8:30 AM.  

February messed things up for kindness.  However, just because it isn’t “Kindness Week” doesn’t mean we can’t talk about kindness.

So, let’s talk about kindness this month: what it is, how it affects people, and times or places we’ve seen kindness.

To get started, I’m including the link to the Wikipedia article about kindness: Click Here.  I’ll send out a couple of other links to articles about kindness in a couple of weeks to the people who are on my mail list.

Let’s gather on March 15th at 8:30 AM for breakfast, fellowship and to talk about kindness.

For more information or to add yourself to the Saturday Breakfast Fellowship email list, please contact Tom at tomdan4@gmail.com

Faith Formations News !

"Children's Church" is scheduled for Sunday, March 9th. There will be an interactive Lenten based story and activities for the children.  Immediately following the church service, the children are invited to "learn to play the handbells" with Mr. Scott. The plan is to have the children play the handbells during service on Palm Sunday.

Children's Church - The children who want to participate will leave the sanctuary with Faith Formations leaders during this time. The children's classroom is located on the 2nd floor, just outside of the sanctuary. The children will participate in an inter-active, faith-based lesson followed by a children's music time with Scott after worship service.

We hope to see you there!

For the next several weeks, Pastor Will will be exploring the Gospel of Mark. Bible Study meets Mondays at 11am on Zoom. Contact the church office for details 

trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com

The Faith Formation Ministry Team

The Trinity Scholarship program is open to any member of Trinity Church family who is attending College programs, night classes, or needs continued help with tuition costs.

If you have previously received a Scholarship from Trinity and are still attending college, you are welcome to apply again for additional scholarships.

the Scholarship Applications are available by Clicking Here.

Application deadline is Friday May 2, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Pazareskis at: jopazz@hotmail.com 

Kindness Event: Chili Cook Off is rescheduled to Saturday, April 12 at 5:30PM

I look at this event as an opportunity to show the Northborough Community and friends just how kind Trinity Church members and friends can be! By sharing our food, recipes, music, Kindness Wall, warm welcome and shared laughter we will be showing our love!

• During coffee hour after worship please check what you signed up for and make changes if needed. 

• Take a new flyer and invite someone to enjoy the fun! 

• If you have a sign or picture that inspires kindness, please display it.

Reminders: 4:00PM is the setup time for tables, chairs, signs, Kindness Wall, and decorations on tables (round tables to sit at and long tables along windows for food). By 5:00PM Chili makers set up and plug into electricity (please bring a regular extension cord and strip labeled with your name). 5:30PM we will begin! There will be voting (no donations) for the King, Queen and Princess or Prince of Chili, and later announcements of the winners with prizes!

The Called to Care team is available for anyone who would appreciate a friendly caring call or a check in on a home bound member. We keep in touch weekly or monthly or whatever is needed. We even make “sunshine“ house visits with a small box surprise!

We are here and if you or anyone you know would benefit from a call from our team please contact Linda F. at:lmferraro25@gmail.com or Michele W. at michelewheelock@gmail.com

We meet once a month at Trinity with knitting/crocheting hands to make shawls for our members in need of a “hug.” Blessed handmade items are delivered right to their home to warm the heart and soul. I have a simple knit pattern that can be made easily. It comes along with a card of encouraging words.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday March 26th. 1 to 2 pm. All are welcome!

Our shawls and blankets have become quite popular and we need to keep on making more to comfort our members in need and the fellowship is great too!

Anyone interested in meeting over a cup of tea just once a month for one hour for a rewarding mission please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com

I am looking to put together a list of people who would like to help when needed on our hospitality list. We are looking for people when we have collations (after funeral services) to help with set up, serving, clean up and baking. 

If you would like to be called upon, please email me at:lornahelms1@gmail.com or call/text me at

(508) 596-1776.

Would you like to provide altar flowers for Sunday worship? Please click on the link below to choose a date and add a comment if the flowers are in celebration, honor or memory of an event or person.

Signup Genie will automatically send you an email reminder six days prior to the day you signed up to bring flowers.

 ALTAR FLOWER SIGNUP CLICK HERE

Coffee or Tea on Zoom Wednesdays at 9:00am

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Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her at (508) 393-8156 during office hours.

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276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro

Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am

"The Blessings Boutique" Thrift Shop Happenings!   

Open Wed, Fri & Sat, 10am - 2pm.

Save the date for the annual Spring Fashion Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 10th.  The theme is "Parisian VIbes". Models and helpers are needed, so let us know if you are interested. Details will be communicated as the date gets closer.

Home goods donations are needed! Gently used clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry are also being accepted at this time. Please remember us when you are doing your spring cleaning! 

Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure with Trinity Church!

If you're paying by check, please make checks payable to Trinity Church. Our mailing address is 23 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532.

You can also use “bill pay” and have your bank mail a check to us on a regular schedule set up by you, at no cost. Or give online at www.trinitynorthborough.org/donate

If you have any questions, please call Martha Michalewich at (774) 258-0867 or email at martha.michalewich@verizon.net

OUT OF OFFICE DATE

Rita will be out and the church office will be closed on Friday March 14, 2025. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Monday March 17, 2025.

OFFICE HOURS

Mondays through Thursdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

Fridays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3 pm

APRIL 2025 TIDINGS

If you have any information that you would like to have included

in the April 2025 Tidings,

please be sure to have it to Rita / church office

no later than Monday, March 24, 2025.

TRINITY CHURCH

23 Main Street ~ Northborough, MA 01532

(508) 393-8156

trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com

www.trinitynorthborough.org

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