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36 Main Street, Newtown, CT | | As respiratory illnesses increase, we are taking steps to care for our church community by offering free masks to any parishioner who would like one and encouraging mindful distancing. We do this out of our shared commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us, and we thank you for supporting this effort to care for one another. | | |
Notice of Annual Parish Meeting
The 294th Annual Parish Meeting of Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut, will be held on Sunday, January 25th at 10:45 AM in the Glover Community Room after worship.
We will elect a slate of Officers, Vestry Members, and Delegates and Alternates to the Convention of our Episcopal Church in Connecticut and receive reports about the ministries and business of the Parish.
Posted on this 28th day of December, 2025
Suzanne Roman, Clerk
| Meet the Incoming Vestry Members! | |
Warden
Patrick Corrigan, his wife, Julia, and their daughter, Fiona, moved to Woodbury in August 2020 from New York City and started attending Trinity via the webcast soon thereafter. Patrick is the son and grandson of Episcopal clergy and figuratively grew up in the Church. His father was Rector of Church of Our Saviour in Brookline, Massachusetts, where he was an active participant throughout his childhood. As an adult, Patrick has been an active member of several churches and he served as the Chair of Trinity's Property Commission from 2022 to 2025. Patrick is an architect specializing in residential architecture. His firm--Cameron & Corrigan Architects--has offices in Bedford, New York and Litchfield, Connecticut.
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Mission & Outreach
Sharon Farrell grew up in Newtown one of 12 children, with a large extended family.
After meeting her wife Maegan they moved to Newtown and have lived here for nearly 30 years.
In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities including gardening, kayaking, walking their dog and hiking.
Since retiring she has enjoyed volunteering in town.
Brought up in the Catholic Church, her search for a new place to worship brought her to Trinity. She quickly felt a sense of community and found a spiritual home. Sharon was formally received into the church almost 2 yrs ago.
Since joining Trinity she has been involved in the Little Pantry, Dorothy Day, Laundry Love and on both the Mission and Outreach and Stewardship committees.
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Properties
Jim Funk lives in Newtown with his wife, Sandra, where they have resided for the past two and a half years. Jim works full time as General Manager of a family-owned construction equipment business in Orange, while Sandra is Senior Vice President of Diversified Investments at the Ashforth Company in Stamford. They enjoy traveling, especially to visit their children—a 26-year-old daughter who is a nurse in Chicago and a 23-year-old son living in Fort Myers, Florida. At Trinity of Newtown, Jim has proudly served on the Property Committee and helped guide the recent roof installation, and previously at Trinity of Southport he held numerous leadership roles, including rebuilding their nursery school after Hurricane Sandy, chairing their Property Committee, serving multiple Vestry terms, acting as Senior Warden, and participating on rector search committees. On weekends, Jim can often be found helping Sandra in her gardens and tending to their chickens and bees.
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Join Jean Kreizinger on Sunday February 1st following the church service for the screening of a short documentary about her life and career as a scientist and educator. Her daughter Karyl Kreizinger Evans, a 6-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker, is inviting members of Trinity Church and friends to the first public screening of a very personal documentary she made about her mother, who has been a member of Trinity for over 50 years. The 30-minute film tells the unique story of Dr. Jean Dolloff Kreizinger, now 94, who went against the social norms of the 1950s to pursue a career as a scientist. The film will be shown in the Johnson Room/Library and coffee will be provided.
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Epiphany Newcomer Gathering – Come, Share Your Light!
When? Sunday, February 22nd at 10:45 AM (Please note the date change!)
Where? Trinity Church Library/Johnson Room
(upstairs hallway, across from Choir and Church School rooms)
An Invitation for all Newcomers and Visitors at Trinity Church … and anyone who wants to say ‘Hello.’
New Friends, we value the light and gift of your presence, and we want to get to know you better.
Please stay after worship on Sunday, February 22nd for conversation. Come to the Library, around the corner from the Sanctuary. Chat with Rev. Andrea, with other newcomers, and with some long-time members as well.
Coffee-Hour treats will be provided in the Library. Little Ones are most welcome. We invite you to learn more about the Trinity parish family. How has God’s Spirit led you here at this time?
Bring your questions about Trinity Church and your hopes for what spiritual community can mean for you. RSVP at: trinity@trinitynewtownct.org or call at 203-426-9070.
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Pantry needs this week
Canned fruit --out of stock
Canned pasta sauce--No Glass right now
Toilet paper
Dish and laundry soap -out of stock
Dog food - out of stock
Peanut butter and jelly -getting low
Seeing the need beyond our walls
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Lord, you have come to the lakeshore looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones; you only asked me to follow humbly. O Lord, you have looked into my eyes; kindly smiling, you’ve called out my name. On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; now with you, I will seek other seas.
If the weather plays nicely and allows us to congregate this Sunday, we will sing one of my favorite hymns, “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” originally Tú has venido à la orilla. I hear it’s one of our Rector’s favorites too! This hymn’s words echo this week’s Gospel story of Jesus calling the fishermen to leave their nets and follow him. The descriptive words of this song invite us to imagine ourselves standing at the water’s edge, hearing Jesus call our name, and deciding whether we are willing to trust him enough to take that step. The easy, rolling melody of the music almost feels like a small boat on quiet water, steady and calm even when the future is unknown. As we sing the hymn together, you will be welcomed to sing in either English or Spanish as both are provided in the lyrics.
And speaking of singing, did your New Year’s resolution include trying something new? Now is a great time to get involved in Trinity Music! Do you sing? Do you play an instrument? Maybe you’d like to add your voice to the choir, even if just on occasion. Let’s get you making music for the glory of God! If you’re even somewhat interested, drop me an email at JSisco@trinitynewtownct.org.
Stay warm and stay blessed!
Jennifer
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This week, we will begin by learning about the liturgical year and the different seasons of the church. Children will be introduced to how the church calendar guides our worship throughout the year and how each season helps us tell the story of God’s love. We will use Godly Play materials to help us visualize how many weeks there are in each season. I will be challenging them to notice what color they may see in church this Sunday and we will discuss their observations next week.
In the coming months, our children will explore the life of our church and the practices that shape our Sundays. We will learn about the sacraments of the church: what they are, why they matter, and when we encounter them in our lives. Together, we’ll talk about Baptism, the meaning of Communion, and what happens during a typical Sunday service.
Just a reminder, this Sunday we will also be holding our Annual Meeting. The Kids Klub room will be open for families, with activities available to help keep children engaged during the meeting.
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Weekly Happenings
Trinity's nursery is open every Sunday from 9:15 - 11:15, and is professionally staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency. Click here to review the nursery guidelines.
Trinity's Grief Support Group runs every first and third Thursday of the month from 4-5:15pm, and is open to all.
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Glass and Elevator Doors Open until 9:45am on Sunday Mornings
Trinity’s Ushers offer wonderful hospitality on Sunday mornings! We want all –
especially visitors or newcomers! - to experience their welcome. For this reason, we
believe it is important for people to enter doors that are attended after worship has
begun on Sunday mornings.
If you arrive after 9:45 on Sunday, please enter through the historic red doors on Main
Street. Please speak with Rev. Andrea if you have any questions.
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New Process for Vouchers
Vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Marie, Jennifer, Jacky, Gail, Bode, Gracie,
Martha, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Caroline, Brent, Judy, Kathy,
Peter, Abby, Rich, Cherie, Paula, Lilly, Chris, Lauren, Joann
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Pernille Traczyk
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