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An Invitation from the Rector:



At the beginning of this season, you were invited into the observance of a Holy Lent. Now I issue an invitation into the observance of a Holy Holy Week. Join us on Saturday morning for our preparation by helping to clean our property beginning at 9 AM and then to make Palm Crosses at 10 AM.  Palm/Passion Sunday will provide an opportunity to process from the front steps at 8 AM and from the parking lot at 10 AM, to wave our Palms as we journey into Jerusalem and to witness the Passion. But the story is not done, yet. Join us on Holy Monday outside and Holy Tuesday in St. Helens at 6 PM to walk the Stations of the Cross. Then, come for a Healing Service on the Labyrinth in St. Helens on "Spy Wednesday" at 6 PM.  

Our Holy Triduum will be shared with our brothers and sisters at Bend UMC with our traditional Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist with footwashing and stripping of the altar at Trinity at 6 PM; the Proper Liturgy for Good Friday at Trinity at noon and a special Good Friday observance at Bend UMC at 7 PM; and the Great Easter Vigil with the First Fire, incense and bells on Holy Saturday at Trinity at 8 PM followed by a "Champagne, Cider, Chocolate and Cheese Feast." In addition, we invite you to help prepare our worship spaces for Easter on Holy Saturday at 9 AM with a brief Holy Saturday liturgy at the Columbarium at 10 AM. Then, join us on Easter Sunday to Celebrate the Resurrection at Trinity at 8 AM and at St. Helens at 10 AM followed by a festive Easter Coffee Hour and an Easter Egg Hunt at the Deschutes Historical Society Museum across the street at 11:30 AM. Thanks to our faithful music director, organist and choir, we will enjoy choral music at all of our Triduum and Easter Services. AND we will have the great joy of having youth serve as acolytes once again at our Easter Sunday services.

Let us join together and walk the Way to Jerusalem, the Cross and beyond the tomb into new life!

Shalom!

Elizabeth WJ+

Palm and Passion Sunday, April 13

8 AM – Holy Eucharist with the Passion Narrative, Trinity

 No Adult Forum on Palm Sunday

10 AM – Holy Eucharist with the Passion Narrative, St. Helens

Holy Monday, April 14

6 PM – Stations of the Cross, Outside (weather-permitting) or Trinity

Holy Tuesday, April 15

6 PM – Stations of the Cross & Labyrinth, St. Helens

Holy Wednesday, April 16

6 PM – Healing Service & Labyrinth, St. Helens

Maundy Thursday with Bend UMC, April 17

6 PM – Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing & Stripping of the Altar with Bend UMC, Trinity

Good Friday, April 18

Noon – Proper Liturgy for Good Friday, Trinity

7 PM – Good Friday Service with Bend UMC, Bend Church

Holy Saturday, April 19

10 AM – Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday, Columbarium

8 PM – The Great Easter Vigil with Bend UMC, Trinity

9 PM – Champagne, Cider, Chocolate & Cheese Feast, Brooks Hall

(Sign Up Sheets are on the entry tables, Brooks Hall and Front Desk)

 Easter Sunday, “The Feast of the Resurrection,” April 20

8 AM – Holy Eucharist, Trinity

 No Adult Forum on Easter Sunday

10 AM – Festival Eucharist, St. Helens

11:15 AM – Easter Coffee Hour Reception

11:30 AM – Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn, Deschutes Museum

ADULT FORUM will NOT meet THIS Sunday due to Palm Sunday activities.  Due to Easter and other offerings, Adult Forum will not meet on Easter Sunday nor the Sunday after Easter. Watch for details about our next Adult Forum Catechesis offering which will meet in May.

Volunteers Needed for Spring Cleaning! 🌿✨

📅 Saturday, April 12

☕ 8:30 AM – Coffee & Donuts

📍Trinity Church

🍕 Pizza lunch provided!

Join us for a morning of cleaning, community, and fun as we refresh our church grounds for spring! If possible, please bring your own rakes and tools. Come for the coffee, stay for the camaraderie, and enjoy a well-earned pizza lunch! All are welcome—many hands make light work! Questions? Contact Tom Lowery.

🌸 Embrace the Blooms of Spring! 🌿

Family Service & Potluck on Wednesday, April 23rd, at 6:00 PM in Brooks Hall!

🌱 Create a Resurrection Garden – A hands-on craft symbolizing hope & renewal. 🥗 Spring Salad Potluck – Bring a fresh, vibrant dish to share! (Chicken nuggets provided for little ones!)

🙏 Family Service in Trinity Sanctuary – A time for reflection, renewal, and connection.

Come for the food, stay for the fellowship, and leave with a heart full of joy! We can’t wait to see you there! 💐✨Contact John Lidstrom

Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Family Hike & Lunch

Join us for our first-ever Parish Family Hiking Event on Saturday, April 26! Children are welcome, making it a perfect chance to bond, explore nature and create lasting memories.

📍 Meet at: Shevlin Park Trailhead (18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR) at 9:45 AM

🥾 Hike: 90-minute scenic walk – wear comfy shoes!

🍽 Lunch: Gather afterward at Bangers and Brews - Westside (1288 SW Simpson Ave.)

Come for the adventure, stay for the great company and delicious food. Contact Valerie Pharr.

Book Signing & Presentation from

bestselling author Joanie Lindenmeyer 📖🌈

Join us on Saturday, April 26, from 12:30 – 3 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church for an inspiring event filled with laughter, joy, and heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community.

✨ Enjoy refreshments, uplifting tales, and meaningful connection.

💜 Leave knowing you belong and are loved—exactly as you are. All are welcome!

🎉 May is K.I.D.S. Month! 🎉

Help Us Send 40–50 Local Kids to Camp This Summer! Every child deserves the chance to feel like a “normal” kid—especially those who are underserved in our community. That’s why this May, we’re raising $20,000 to send children to Ascension School Camp in Cove, Oregon, and to support extracurricular activities for kids who can’t be away from home.

📣 You’re Invited to Two Special K.I.D.S. Events!

🗓 Sunday, April 27 | 9:00 AM | Brooks Hall

Kickoff Forum featuring guest speakers:

• Bob Moore, Project Coordinator for Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY)
• Jenn Davis, Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (J Bar J)
• Come hear how K.I.D.S. grants are making a difference in young lives.

🎶 Thursday, June 6 | 5:00–7:30 PM | On Tap (Bend)

A family-friendly evening with:

• Live music by The Doc Ryan Band
• Food trucks & raffles
• Silent auction
• Grassy play area for kids & dogs 🐶
• Bring a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and relax with friends for a great cause.

💛 Where Your Donation Goes:

• $600 = One full week at overnight camp
• Extra funds support art lessons, sports gear, climbing passes, horseback riding, and more!
• Even something as simple as a pair of sports shoes can be life-changing for a child.

🙌 Ready to Help? Here’s How to Donate:

• Write a check to Trinity Episcopal Church with “K.I.D.S.” in the memo
• Contact Joan Wellman to donate by credit card
• Or visit our website: 🌐 www.kids-inspired.org

Let’s say “YES!” to every child who asks, “Can I go to camp again this year?”

SAVE THE DATE: Sew Day April 29th ✂️🧵

Join us for a Sewing Workshop to create handmade treasures for The Red Door Marketplace!

📅 Tuesday, April 29th

⏰ 10:15 AM – 3:30 PM

📍 The Quilt Basket, 20225 Badger Road, Bend

Bring your sewing machine & supplies and help craft beautiful items like placemats, quilts, aprons, and more! Kits and patterns available.

🔹 Proceeds from the fall bazaar support outreach ministries.

🔹 Space is limited—RSVP to Barbara Lowery!

Let’s stitch together for a great cause! 🧵❤️

Save the Date – Newcomers’ Brunch, May 4th Our next Newcomer’s Welcome Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 at 9 AM in Brooks Hall. All members who have joined us since October of 2024 will receive a personal invitation well in advance of the event.

Save the Date: Parking Lot Picnic, June 8th The Vestry has decided to have a parish picnic on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th, following the 10 AM service in the Trinity parking lot. More details will be forthcoming.

“OFFICE HOURS” for our Care Specialist: To enhance accessibility, Jeanne Merritt, parishioner and representative of Bend Senior Care, offers “office hours” in the Trinity Chapel every Wednesday from 10 - 11 AM. If you, a family member, or a friend have questions about aging or find yourself facing age-related challenges, feel free to stop by the chapel or call the church at that time.

This week Services:

Holy Eucharist 8 AM, Trinity

Adult Forum: Catechism 9 AM, Brooks Hall

Holy Eucharist 10 AM, St. Helens

Godly Play 10 AM, Fireside



Coffee Hour 11:15 AM, Brooks Hall

The service is livestreamed for those unable to attend. The link for the YouTube livestream for this Sunday is: Click the link here

The Worship Booklet for 10 AM Service: (Click HERE)

Trinity Announcements: (Click HERE)

Use the link below to submit a prayer request, please get the person's permission before adding them.

The April issue of the Trinity Trumpet is available.

Click the link below to view.

  Prayer Requests, Pastoral Care & Community Resources

Prayer Requests may be submitted by writing names and information on the Prayer Request sheet at the entrance of the church OR CONTACT Kelly in the parish office, 541-382-5542, admin@trinitybend.org. Please, know that we honor people’s privacy. Thus, please, ask permission to add people to the public prayer list by name. If folks prefer not to be named aloud publicly, they may be added to the intercessory prayer list and will be kept confidential. Or they may be added by first name only with no specific requests said aloud.

For Pastoral Care visits or meals, if you are ill or going to be hospitalized, CONTACT Pat Croll, Chair of our Pastoral Care Team.

For Eucharistic Visits, if you are unable to attend church in person on regular basis and desire Home Communion, CONTACT Mary Keath, chair of our Lay Eucharistic Visitor Team.

For Community Resources on age-related issues, moving, long-term insurance, caregiving, etc. CONTACT our Care Specialist Jeanne Merritt, 541-782-8377 or Kelly in the parish office, 541-382-5542, admin@trinitybend.org

Land Acknowledgment: Trinity Episcopal Church acknowledges that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Wasq'u (Wasco) and Tana'nma (Warm Springs) people, who are still here, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the life of all the tribes who dwelled on this land.