Dear Trinity Episcopal Church,
This Sunday is our Annual Parish Meeting! I know that doesn't sound like the most exciting way to spend a Sunday morning, but I do hope that you can be there. We can take this opportunity, as a parish family, to reflect on all that happened in 2022 and to look ahead for 2023.
One of the highlights for 2023 will be our Lenten program shared with Grace and Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal churches. The title of the program is, "Revelation: The World According to God." On the Wednesdays evenings in March, we'll be exploring the book of Revelation in the Bible and reflecting on illuminations from The Saint John's Bible. I know that Revelation is often derided, but I hope that we are rather encouraged by this book of the Bible.
As part of our Lenten program, we will be raising money for a cemetery marker for the Rev. Thomas Cain and his wife, Betty. Mr. Cain was the rector of Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church in 1900, and both he and his wife lost their lives in the Great Storm. This will be one way to honor our past and to anticipate the resurrection of all the saints so beautifully described in Revelation.
With peace,
Jimmy
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Heavenly Choir, Donald Jackson, Copyright 2011, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Children's Sunday School in Children's Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School in
Upper Eaton Hall
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Meetings & Events
Fri., Jan. 20
Jr. Daughters of the King training meeting
3:30 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Sat., Jan. 21
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
9:00 a.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Sun., Jan. 22
Annual Parish Meeting
9:30 a.m.
Upper Eaton Hall
Mon., Jan. 23
Women's Bible Study
5:30 p.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Tue., Jan. 24
TEC Vestry Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Tue., Jan. 24
Houston Area Parkinson's Society (HAPS) Class
5:30 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Wed., Jan. 25
TES Kindergarten Round-Up
5:30 p.m.
Upper Eaton Hall
Wed., Jan. 25
Evening Prayer
5:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
Parish Dinner with William Temple Center
6:00 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Bible Study/Confirmation Class
6:45 p.m.
Eaton Hall Rosenberg Room
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Our weekly YouTube Bible Study prepares you for the scripture lessons we'll read on Sunday. Make you subscribe to our YouTube channel! |
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Sunday School for all ages
Trinity hosts Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. The children's Sunday School program, Godly Play, is a Montessori based curriculum that invites our children to explore the holy scriptures and the Christian faith, and is located in the children's chapel on the cloister.
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Children's Chapel, which takes place during the 10:30 a.m. service, will continue. |
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Adult Sunday School will focus on Christian faith expressed through art, featuring illustrations from The Saint John’s Bible. |
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Save the Date!
Bishop Doyle to Visit Trinity
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Celebrating Confirmation, Reaffirmation
and Reception into the Episcopal Church
Contact the church office at [email protected] or 409-765-6317 if you are interested in attending our confirmation class in preparation for Bishop Doyle's visit. Classes open to all baptized members.
Classes are each Wednesday Evening following the 6:00 p.m. Parish Dinner in Eaton Hall.
Also a great way to refresh your faith!
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Women's Spring Bible Study
Mondays 5:30-7:15 p.m. - Kelso Conference Room
Beginning Monday, January 23rd
Join us this spring, starting January 23rd, Mondays 5:30-7:15pm, Kelso Conference Room. “Ruth - Loss, Love & Legacy" is a Women's 7 session study, by Kelly Minter (video & discussion based). We will learn of “Ruth's journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. This study delves into the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you've ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you'll find a loyal sister in Ruth.” Please let us know if you are interested in attending, and we will save you a spot and your home workbook. Blessings!
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Altar Flower Donations
Please consider remembering, honoring or celebrating a special person or occasion by donating the altar flowers on a meaningful Sunday. The altar flower arrangements currently cost $150 each week but donations of any size are accepted. You can make a gift for altar flowers online or by using one of the envelopes in the Narthex.
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Sharing our blessings with others!
Year-round food donations resume.
Weekly Sunday drop-off of any non-perishable food donations may be placed in our collection box, located inside the back of the church near the Southeast entrance. Food items will be collected each week and given to the St. Vincent’s House food pantry.
Thank you for your continued generosity to help our neighbors.
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Join us for the Spring 2023
Wednesdays with the
William Temple Episcopal Center
Evening Prayer – 5:30 p.m. - Trinity Sanctuary
Dinner 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Eaton Hall
Trinity Youth Group – 6:45 p.m. – Youth Room next to Nursery
Adult Bible Study* –Eaton Hall
*Adult Bible Study will consist of Confirmation classes in preparation of Bishop Doyle's February 26th visit.
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Camp Allen is not just for Kids!
The annual Camp Allen Retreats for 2023 are now open for registration. There's something for everyone! Abundant Living is a great event for our senior members, and the Labor Day Family Camp is great for your whole family! Many fill up quickly - so register today!
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Parish Prayer List
L.S., C.R. and S.R., Elke Pennington, Jeannie Poirier, Mike Hughes, Brendon Lynch, Betty Bilheimer, Caroline Botik, Vashti Thompson, Mary Lou Shuffler, Peggy McMullen, and Roger Lindsey.
Those in active military service, especially John Kelso, Jr., and David Middleton.
Those celebrating birthdays this week, especially especially Dan McKeithan, Jennie LaRue, Shad Ybarra, Ryder Bilbrey, Michael Stein, Andy Shelton, Christie Campbell, Norma Coffey and Olivia Meyer.
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.
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We invite you to SAVE THE DATE of Friday, April 21, 2023 for Trinity's Annual Spring Event. More information forthcoming! |
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Mike Malloy (Senior Warden) – Tom Wimbrow (Junior Warden) Tammie Taylor (Clerk), Bart Adriance, Bill Ansell, Sally Byrom, Susan Duif, Laura Hughes, Jerry Jackson, Bill Leopold, Linda Macdonald, and Theron Pfeifer. |
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Church Staff
Rector – The Rev. Jimmy Abbott
Director of Music – Ronald Wyatt
Parish Administrator – Kathy VanDewalli
Director of Finance – Camille Haglund
Director of Children & Youth Ministries and
Lay Ministry Coordinator – Catie Totty
Newcomer Minister - Katharine Galindo
Interim Head of Trinity Episcopal School – Marie Kidd
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