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Defibrillator Training
As part of the new Parish Nurse program Trinity has purchased a new Automated External Defibrillator. We are excited to have this technology on site.
Immediate CPR with the usage of an AED can double, or even triple survival rates. This machine is meant to be used by anyone. We will be offering classes for training by a CPR Instructor. The first one will be offered this Sunday after service in the Johnson Library and will take about 15 minutes. If you are unable to attend this Sunday, there will be another training on April 12th. Please join us!!
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Pantry needs this week
The following items are all low or out of stock!
Peanut butter
Chef Boyardee/Chili
Pasta Sauce
Canned Tuna/chicken/ham etc.
Dog Food, canned or dry
Dish/laundry soap
Shampoo/bath soap
Toothpaste/deodorant
No need for soups, mac and cheese or
canned veggies
Seeing the need beyond our walls
| Caitlyn Bellesheim, a senior at Pomperaug High School in Southbury and member of Trinity's youth group, pictured below, had reached out to Nancy Cole of Trinity's Mission and Outreach Commission, looking for a volunteer project for her senior year. Nancy had suggested the hydration project that Dorothy Day Hospitality house had. Caitlyn, working with advisors at PHS, reached out to the various honor societies and was able to offer a trade of one hour of community service time for two cases of water. In total, Caitlyn was able to secure 80 cases of water for Dorothy Day house to give out to their clients. Dorothy Day stated it was the largest single donation they had received of water, a basic necessity many take for granted. | |  | |
Dorothy Day Hospitality House Update
Dorothy Day Hospitality House provides food and clothing to those in need. Due to the incredible generosity of our donors, we have received a large volume of clothing recently and our storage is at capacity. We ask that you please only donate the following specific items at this time:
- Men’s winter gloves and hats
- Clean men’s winter coats
- New men’s socks, t-shirts, and underwear
- Men’s boots
Additionally, the shelter provides meals and shower facilities on Wednesdays and Sundays. We are always in need of the following supplies:
- Toiletries: Travel-size toiletries, individual soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, and combs.
- Linens: Shower curtain liners, bathmats, washcloths, hand towels, and bath towels.
- Kitchen & Household: Potholders, paper towels, napkins, Ziploc sandwich bags, and garbage bags.
Last years numbers:
52,945 meals served
57,720 sandwiches made
145 people fed per day
25 guests a day enjoyed their meal inside in the shelter in back
1465 guests received clothing
556 coats gifted
1810 showers taken
20,422 breakfasts served by Morning Glory
Trinity is an active supporter of DD; our team cooks and serves guests once a month. We welcome any Trinity parishioners who would like to join our list of substitute volunteers.m Contact Nancy Cole.
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RITE ONE is BACK!
Last year during Lent, we tried out having one Sunday where we went back to our very traditional Anglican roots. If you’re new to the term “Rite One”, we normally worship with the Rite Two service in the Book of Common Prayer, which contains more contemporary language. Aside from the ancient language of Rite One, the music is also a bit different.
The musical traditions of the Episcopal Rite I service reflect the rich, historical legacy of Anglican worship music. Rooted in medieval chant, polyphony (a musical texture where two or more independent melodic lines are combined simultaneously to create a harmonious whole), and the choral traditions of the English cathedrals, these musical elements continue to shape today’s Episcopal liturgy. While we do incorporate more contemporary music into our worship today, we come from an ancient liturgical and musical tradition that is such an important part of our history. It will always be a part of our modern inclusive worship.
It’s a thrill to take the opportunity again to delve deeply into the Rite I traditions this coming Sunday. The choir will chant the Psalm in responsorial fashion, and the Prayers of the People will similarly be chanted. This service is solemn and formal, and Lent has already set the tone for us. I hope you will join us on Sunday and go “all in” with this ancient tradition. And don’t worry- we’ll pick back up next Sunday with our familiar blended worship format with a little something for all.
I pray that your Lent journey is meaningful.
Jennifer
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Last week in church school, we explored the many ways we can offer our gifts and blessings. The children shared creative ideas such as giving money during church, donating food to those in need, and sharing acts of kindness with others. The children discussed what we as a classroom might like to do with our blessing box donations, and how we can help our church family.
Looking ahead to this week, we will continue our journey with the sacraments as we learn more about Holy Communion. The children will have a chance to learn about what this sacrament represents and why it is important, as well as what items we use when we as a church celebrate Eucharist. In the coming weeks we will also read about The Last Supper and connect that to our journey in Lent and Holy Week. Finally, I am looking forward to when we will gather on Easter for our Trinity wide Easter Egg Hunt! There is much anticipation and joy in church school as we think about what Easter means and how we can celebrate it.
| | As we begin to think about warmer weather and springtime, our church school is looking for donations of both plastic easter eggs and little candies to fill inside them for our annual Easter Egg Hunt after church on Easter. If you would like to donate, please see Rev Allison during church or drop them off in the office. | |
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Lent is a time of reflection and introspection, a time of repentance, a time to acknowledge to ourselves and before God those things done and left undone that can bring sorrow to our hearts. And thus, we might find ourselves confronting some lack of well-being about how things are going in our lives.
When we find ourselves going through personal challenges and difficult times, for whatever reason, it’s good to know we don’t have to go it alone. Stephen Ministers are here, right in our congregation. They have been trained to listen, to care and to provide emotional and spiritual support in times of need—and we all can have them. Such times might include: the sadness of losing a loved one, the stress of a relationship problem at work, an illness, family life adjustments due to the birth of a child or a newly “empty nest”, a feeling of loneliness as we get older. Again, you don’t have to go it alone.
Stephen Ministers are here to be with you on your journey—to offer help, hope and healing. They do so, having received 50 hours of training as care-givers, and they do so with complete confidentiality. If you reach out to us, the only persons who know you are seeking help are Reverend Andrea, the Stephen Leader who works with her to set things up, and the Stephen Minister who will work with you in totally private one-on-one meetings—to be with you for as long as it takes.
This special Ministry is available to you and to anyone you might know who you think would benefit from it—both inside and outside the parish. Speak to Reverend Andrea directly or leave a confidential message for her at the church office—203.426.9070.
May we all keep a good Lent by being here for each other, reaching out to those in need, and enabling acts of kindness and compassion that reflect God’s unconditional love.
Stephen Ministry—Christ Caring For People Through People
Trinity's Stephen Ministry Leaders
Cindy Anderau, Ron Dukenski, Teddy Jameson, Judy Rowley, Rev. Andrea Castner Wyatt
Trinity's Stephen Ministers
Carol Bigman, Joe Bojnowski, Erin Lutz,
Lisa Mages, Heather Pellagrino, Bernadette Shouvlin
| Communion follows a devoted Catholic music teacher whose life is upended when church leadership terminates his employment after learning he married a man. What begins as a personal crisis becomes a broader reckoning about faith, conscience, and community. Through song, storytelling, and unexpected humor, the film invites audiences into an honest exploration of spiritual trauma, resilience, and hope. | | |
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.
| | Should you wish to make a donation to LL, please mail a check to First Congregational Church of Ridgefield (FCC), 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, Ct 06877. The memo line should read LLGD or click here. | | |
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, Larry, Howie, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Annmarie
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Mickaela Lovelace, Teo Ewasko, Jocelyn Lovelace, Brandon Lutz
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