March 26, 2026

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Holy Week & Easter

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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

Worship Services


MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, April 2, 2026

5:30 p.m. Worship Service with foot washing,

Holy Communion and stripping of the altar


GOOD FRIDAY

Friday, April 3, 2026

12:00 p.m. Worship Service,

followed by

Stations of the Cross



5:30 p.m. Worship Service


EASTER DAY

Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:30 a.m. Sunrise Easter Vigil

Begins outside near Columbarium,

moving to Church Sanctuary


8:00 a.m. Worship Service


10:30 a.m. Worship Service



11:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

Online Worship

Please visit Trinity Church's YouTube channel to watch our worship services and listen to sermons at home. .

Thank you to all who helped with our Lenten Series/Suppers!

The Reverend Dr. Nathan Jennings was our final Lenten Series speaker on Wednesday, March 25th. Thank you to all who participated in our Lenten Series; and especially to all who volunteered and prepared our meals at Trinity.

WORSHIP BULLETINS

Sunday, March 29

PALM SUNDAY

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

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Easter Offerings Insert

Easter Offerings due on Palm Sunday to be included in Easter bulletins

Meetings & Events

At-a-glance


Sat., Mar. 28

Altar Guild Workday

9:30 a.m.

Church Sanctuary


Sun., Mar. 29

PALM SUNDAY

Worship services

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

Church Sanctuary


No Sunday School on Palm Sunday or on Easter


Sunday School for all resumes Sunday, April 12th

Sunday School – Soul of an Artist presenter schedule:

April 19 – Dixie Messner

April 26 – Kathy VanDewalli


Mon., Mar. 30

Women’s Bible Study

5:30 p.m. Kelso Room


Tue., Mar. 31

HAPS Exercise Class

5:30 p.m.

Lower Eaton Hall


Wed., April 1

Evening Prayer

5:30 p.m.

Church Sanctuary


Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Choir room on cloister


College Bible Study

5:30 p.m.

Episcopal Student Center


MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thur., April 2

Geezers Lunch Group

11:30 a.m.

Sonny’s Place Restaurant


Maundy Thursday Worship Service

5:30 p.m.

Church Sanctuary


GOOD FRIDAY

Fri., April 3

Good Friday Worship Service

12:00 p.m.

followed by Stations of the Cross

and

Worship Service

5:30 p.m.

Church Sanctuary


LOOKING FORWARD


Sat., April 4

Altar Guild Workday - Easter

9:30 a.m.

Church Sanctuary


Sun., April 12

Jr. Daughters of the King

Afternoon Tea

11:45 a.m.

Upper Eaton Hall

Palm Cross Assembly Fun!

Thanks to all who helped assemble the palm crosses we will be using this Sunday (and stuffed Easter Eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt!)

Sunday School - No Sunday School on Palm Sunday or on Easter Sunday (Sunday School resumes April 12th)


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.

Sunday School - The Soul of an Artist

Fruit of the Spirit by Ken Smith

Schedule of Artists at upcoming Sunday School sessions:

Sun., April 19 - Dixie Messner

Sun., April 26 - Kathy VanDewalli


This spring, Trinity Church is presenting a new series called, "The Soul of an Artist." We will be highlighting the artistic talents of our parishioners and learning how their work intersects with spirituality. Plus, we will be engaging the holy scriptures and exploring how certain stories have been depicted through art, music, and poetry over the centuries.

Bible Study Offerings


Men's Breakfast and Bible Study -

Tuesdays - 6:30am

Location: El Jardin (413 24th Street)


After School Bible Study for Trinity School Students

Tuesdays - 3:00pm

Location: Trinity Middle School



Monday Women's Bible Study

Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Kelso Room


College Students Bible Study

Wednesdays - 6:30pm

Episcopal Student Center

Pastoral Care Offered

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.


4th Tuesday of each month

Next Event is Tuesday, April 21st

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Trinity’s monthly Outreach effort includes providing a meal to 120 folks in need, plus volunteers at Galveston Central Church, 3308 Ave O 1/2. Next service is April 21. Prep begins at 7:30 a.m. and service is from 10:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Volunteers welcome for any portion of that time frame. Please contact the church office for more information or to volunteer.

United Thank Offering

Return UTO Boxes/Envelopes this week on Palm Sunday

Please bring your UTO Blue Boxes and envelopes to a Palm Sunday worship service. A basket will be provided for collection of UTO materials.

Friday Lunch and Learn - April 10

Sarah Piel – Galveston Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District

Friday, April 10, 2026

12:00 p.m. – Lower Eaton Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church

Sarah Piel is the Executive Director of ARTS Downtown GTX, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Galveston’s cultural life by connecting artists, businesses, and the community. Under her leadership, ARTS Downtown GTX has launched collaborative programs such as ART Week Galveston, the Old Quarter Singer-Songwriter Festival, and the Bayou & Blues Art Festival, while also developing long-term projects like The Gallery Gogh and The Broadway, a multipurpose arts and community space.

With a mission to empower artists, spark creativity, and foster economic vitality, Sarah and ARTS Downtown GTX are working to position Galveston as one of the nation’s top arts and culture destinations.

So that we may prepare adequately for the complimentary lunch, please RSVP with link below.

Jr. Daughters of the King Afternoon Tea Party!

Sunday, April 12

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Upper Eaton Hall

An annual favorite here at Trinity Church! Put on your Sunday best and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea and help our Junior Daughters of the King at the same time! Contest for most creative fascinator and hat or top hat; enjoy finger sandwiches, delectable desserts; and of course, tea!

There is no charge to attend the Afternoon Tea, but reservations are encouraged and all donations are greatly appreciated. All donations are used for outreach programs of the Ben E. chapter of the Jr. Daughters of the King.

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

Scott Sherry, Polly Goodner, Molly Wright, Allan Matthews, Bob Newding, 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 March especially Patty Wood, Alex Petty, Rick Swanson, Debbie Adriance, Kay Sandor, Jimmy Abbott, Bill Ansell, Mia Hawkes, Chris Hofstad, Robert Ingraham, Phil Leasure, Cheryl Tucker, Bob Hern, Sid Farmer, Trish Clason, Sara Hawkes, Alex Monteith, Ava Rawlins, Bill Stewart, Tammie Taylor, Danielle Alvarado, Amy Chase, Tina Mathers, Sherry Levering, Gretchen Schulz, Jane Munoz, Jennifer Daugherty, and Charlotte Ray.


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.

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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