WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

The Presentation of

Our Lord

Sunday, February 2, 2020

8:00 a.m. - Rite I, Holy Eucharist  

Lector: Sidney Sutton

Chalice: Leslie Foust, Andrew Hoyt

Intercessor: Marian Wilbur

Usher: Derek Pauw

10:30 a.m. - Rite II, Holy Eucharist

Lectors: Margie Lawrence, Jennifer Attocknie

Chalice: Will Chaney,

Janine Cox

Intercessor: Kimberly Patterson

Verger: Brian Haupt

Acolytes: Ari Myers-Arenth,

Caroline Schmidt,

Claire Schmidt

Ushers: David Griffin, Gail Griffin, David Severance,

Vashti Winterburg

Hymns

ENTRANCE HYMN (556) Rejoice, ye pure in heart (Marion)

SEQUENCE HYMN (497) How bright appears the Morning (Wie schön leuchtet)

OFFERTORY HYMN (380 v3) Praise God from whom all blessings ( Old 100th)

COMMUNION HYMN (34) Christ, mighty Savior (Innisfree Farm)  

CLOSING HYMN (436) Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates (Truro)

Altar Guild:

Katie Becker, Nora Clark, Cheryl Flessing, Dru Sampson, Bonnie Briscoe, Holly Hulburt, Gail Griffin

Flower Guild:

Connie Price

  Altar Flowers

This Sunday's Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God

READINGS

 The Liturgy of the Word

View the complete lectionary reading at www.lectionarypage.net

Upcoming Event: Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

Date: Sunday, Feb. 2

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Parish Hall

Description: Join us for our annual Super Bowl Chili and Cinnamon Roll get together after the service. Vegetarian chili will be available. Free will offering going to TIFP.

Upcoming Event: Super Bowling

Date: Sunday, Feb. 2

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Royal Crest Lanes,

933 Iowa St.

Description: Bowling party for our 6 to 12 graders. See details in the full article.

Upcoming Event: Women's Lunch Group

Date: Monday, Feb. 3

Time: noon

Location: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 1711 W. 23rd St.

Description: Women meeting for lunch and fellowship. Dutch treat. All are welcome.

Upcoming Event: Christian Classics

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Library

Description: Christian Classics will discuss "The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism ," edited by Bernard McGinn. All are welcome to attend.

From the Rector's desk...

In the last week there has been a suspected case of coronavirus at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, with the patient having recently traveled from China. That patient is in quarantine and at the time of the writing of this article the virus has not been definitively identified.

However, it brings back into our common discourse the question of safe practices associated with our Eucharistic traditions, especially the use of a common cup. Theologically the common cup is a central element of the Eucharistic experience, in the notion of “one bread, one cup,” and the Book of Common Prayer says only one chalice should be on the altar during the liturgy. It is worth noting, however, that we as Christians have largely abandoned the “one loaf” policy out of logistical issues, so the concept is more theological and liturgical rather than rigidly mandatory.

But the issue is not a new one for the Episcopal Church, and in my own life I have seen the denomination wrestle with the question as HIV/AIDS came into public awareness, and later SARS, and then H1N1 or the “swine flu.” I found a 2009 letter from the bishop of the Diocese of New York, in response to H1N1, to be particularly helpful in spelling out some common sense practices. Here is an excerpt:

(source:  https://www.dioceseny.org/administration/for-clergy/liturgical-and-sacramental/healthcare-concerns-and-liturgical-practices/   )

In light of this, I will be adding the use of hand sanitizer to the washing regimen before the Eucharistic Prayer, but I would especially encourage people to use sound judgement and common sense. If you are showing symptoms of any potentially infectious disease, please use restraint both in the participation of the Eucharist and the passing of the Peace. Remember that it is possible to receive a blessing, or just the bread, as an alternative to the traditional bread-and-wine participation. Mostly, be smart, use good judgement, and stay safe.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Rob+

Long newsletter this week. If you do not see the "This Week at Trinity" at the bottom of the newsletter, there should be an expand button to click to view our complete newsletter.

Adult Forum



The Adult Forum is the study of the Book of Hebrews. Join us as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews from the New Testament chapter by chapter. This week we will review Hebrews 13 and recap. The Adult Forum meets in the Jackson Kemper Room Sunday mornings at 9:30.

We would like to know about hospitalizations, illnesses or special needs you are experiencing. Please call Father Rob, Deacon Deborah Burns, the church office or a Vestry member so that we can help.

BackSnack Update

As schools move to the second semester, the BackSnack program wanted to pause and thank all who have made this school year so successful. We were especially honored to receive $1,000 from the Trinity Endowment Committee. This money will be used to provide fruit to supplement the snacks from Harvesters. Our special thanks go to our volunteer drivers, those who pack the boxes and all those who pray for this program. Our work with students depends on your support. 

 

We would also like to thank Wes Nellis, the produce manager at Checkers, who is a champion of the BackSnack program. Wes watches out for produce that we can immediately put to good use and helps us make your donation dollars stretch for the good of all. We congratulate Wes on his recent nomination as Retail Produce Manager of the Year. 

Back Snack Fact: Currently 450 kids a week are served by the BackSnack program.  

Prayer Chain

To add a person's name to the prayer list or to become a prayer chain member, please contact the parish office... Prayers... or call 785-843-6166; or Carol Hatton, Prayer Chain coordinator ( [email protected]).

The Prayer Chain prays daily for those who are ill, suffering or troubled; who have died; or who wish to offer praise and thanksgivings. Prayer Chain members find that their own private prayer life with God also deepens during this daily practice.

Pray for those who are ill: 

Eleanor, DJ, Karen, Rita, Baby Carter, George, Billy, Steve, Doug, Jimmie, Dianne, Peter, Mike, Amy, Becka, Terry, Crystal, Judith, Christy, Elise, Laird, Olivia, Amy, Julie, Raymond, Melissa, Ruth, Ann, Carol, Betsy, Kim, Keegan

Pray for those with special intentions: 

Davis, Dane and Natalie, Karen, Paton, Bernadine, Stephanie, Mary, Polly, the Van Schmus family, Dan and Amanda, Pam, Matthew, Emily, Dick, Aaron, Cassandra, Matt, Jan, Alix, Karen, Josh, Jessica

  

Pray for those in the hospital: Neil Diamond, Christina, Arienne,

Mary Jane

Pray for the departed:  Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Jay Harker, Bertha Born, Chris Anderson

Super Bowling Sunday

Trinity Youth Group will go Super Bowling on Feb. 2. We will meet at Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa St., at 6 p.m. The football game is broadcast to various screens but the real action will be down the lanes. If you have further questions, please contact Will Chaney at 205-913-1189.

Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to attend and to bring a friend. Please spread the word.

TEST Tidbits: Yes, Spring Is Coming and So Are the Bees

Perhaps the worst of winter is over– or not. But, it is close to being nice enough to get out favorite catalogs and garden books and begin planning for veggies and flowers. It is especially important to plan for bees.

Did you know that bee pollination is responsible for about one-third of the food we eat, including fruits, nuts and vegetables? According to the Natural History PANORAMA flyer, there are 25,000 species of bees worldwide, and a single worker bee visits up to several thousand flowers a day. A honeybee can fly as fast as 15 miles per hour and up to 6 miles from the hive. You can learn more if you and your children visit the Natural History Museum’s Discovery Day on pollinators from 10 to noon on Friday, May 22. It is a morning filled with hands-on activities and fun for the whole family. Best part– it is free. Also, please remember, there is a live beehive on the museum’s 6th floor. For more information call 785-864-4450. Museum hours are 9-5 Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 on Sundays. Closed Mondays. PANORAMA is full of lots of other fun events at the museum. If you did not get a flyer in the mail, call and get one. If you don’t have a handy child, borrow one for the day.

If you follow the BeeAction.org site, you will get a list of plants that will attract bees. Popular flowers you might plant are the aster, black eyed Susan, and purple cornflower. That same site will ask you to use organic starts and untreated seeds that will be safer for the bees. It is especially important to stay clear of all brands that have neonics hiding inside. Here are a few of the most popular brand names: Flagship, Flower, Rose & Shrub Care, Caravan, Grub-No-More, Merit, Pronto – and the list goes on. However, there are alternatives. Please ask your garden store manager. Bees and other pollinators are so important to our food supply and for the beauty of flowers we all love to see in our yards. Do your part in keeping them happy.  

EARTH STEWARD ACTION:  Begin planning a bee-friendly garden or container garden today. Monitor any chemicals you use for the yard. See the list online or on the church bulletin board.

SOURCES:  https://www.BeeAction.org and the colorful flyer sent out by the Friends of The Earth organization, as well as PANORAMA--Spring Calendar of Events for KU Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Institute (2020) 

Mustard Seeds Weekend retreat

When: Friday, February 21, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 23, noon. New or younger musicians who want to try us out may choose to attend for Saturday only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or if you can’t attend the whole weekend, this is also an option)

 

Where: Good Shepherd, Wichita

Who: High School students who are interested in playing at youth events (junior high students may attend with Youth Missioner permission)

What: Leadership games, hang-out time, and most importantly, time to practice worship songs and maybe even record a few! The Mustard Seeds will provide the music for the 9 a.m. service and will play the offertory anthem at the 11 a.m. service.

Cost: $25 ($30 after Feb. 15); $15 for Saturday only

Registration form:  register online via UltraCamp

The full article explaining Mustard Seed weekend can be found on the Diocese website at https://edokyouth.wordpress.com/mustard-seeds/

S upport Bishop Seabury Academy

Purchase Your Grocery Cards through BSAP

 

Each month Bishop Seabury Academy Parents provides the opportunity for parents, staff and friends to purchase gift cards to local grocers HyVee, Checkers, the Community Mercantile, Natural Grocers and Sprouts. 

The grocery card program is the primary funding source for BSAP. The cards are sold at face value and BSAP receives a discount on their purchase.

BSAP receives 6% of the card value from HyVee, Checkers and the Merc, and 5% from Natural Grocers and Sprouts. 

BSAP needs to have your order by the 15th of every month to include it in the following month's orders. For example, order by 10/15, and your cards will be available on 11/1 with Betsy at the school office.

See the link below for detailed info.

http://www.seaburyacademy.org/parents/bsap-grocery-cards.cfm

Volunteer Corner

Looking for something to do to help your Church? We have a few positions currently open. Please contact Cathy if you are able to spare a few hours at [email protected].

Sunday School Assistants – Assist Susan once a month with our children during Sunday School class time.

Funeral Reception Coordinator – Bonnie Briscoe coordinates the funeral service, and this position helps coordinate the volunteers who provide a small reception following funerals. Many people frequently bring in cookies, etc., as an act of compassion and hospitality, but we need someone to coordinate those efforts.

Vestry Clerk –   This position takes notes for our Vestry meetings and Annual Parish meeting. Please contact Steven King at [email protected] to fill this important position with our Vestry.

Forward Day by Day for February, March, and April is ready in the track racks. Let it be part of your daily life whenever you take time to pray and meditate. Contemplate the passage of scripture. Then see the connection to the other passages referred to. Read the meditation and perhaps make your own. Pray for the people of the diocese for the day. Imagine how those Anglicans are praying.

Reminder that articles for our newsletter should be sent to [email protected] by noon Wednesday each week.

Our newsletters are available on our website and Facebook page.

Episcopal News links

DioLog - The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas newsletter

Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Youth Ministry

Vestry Meetings

The next scheduled Vestry meetings are:

February Vestry Retreat

March 23

April 20

Meetings are open to all. The minutes of each meeting are posted to the church bulletin board and Trinity Vestry Minutes. Your Vestry can be contacted at [email protected]

Minutes through October have been added to our website.

Save the Dates

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5- 7 p.m.

Parish Hall

Mustard Seeds Weekend retreat

Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 23, noon

Good Shepherd, Wichita

Ash Wednesday Services

Wednesday, Feb. 26, noon and 7 p.m.

Nave

Episcopal Summer Mega Camp  

Sunday, May 31, 2:30 p.m. to Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.

Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, Kansas